How Do Volcanoes Form and Why Do They Erupt?

Volcanoes are like Earth's lava-filled bubbles. When pressure builds up underground, it can pop open and send lava flowing out. Think of it like a bottle of soda that has been shaken, when you open it, the fizzy stuff comes rushing out!

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A soda bottle shaken and then opened, it fizzes like a volcano erupting.
When you blow up a balloon and pop it, that’s like a small eruption!
A pressure cooker releasing steam is like the Earth letting out its trapped energy.

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