A volcano erupts when hot, melted rock (called lava) inside the Earth pushes its way out through a hole in the ground. It's like when you open a pressure cooker, all that steam and food burst out! The lava, gas, and ash shoot up to form an eruption. Sometimes it’s just a small puff, other times it’s a big explosion that covers everything with fire and smoke.
Examples
- A volcano erupts like a shaken soda bottle when it’s opened.
- Imagine lava as hot chocolate spilling out of a cup when you lift the lid too fast.
- Sometimes, a volcano just sneezes, small eruptions that send steam and ash skyward.
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See also
- How Does a ‘Volcano’ Erupt and What Causes It to Sleep?
- How Do Volcanoes Shape the Earth's Surface?
- What Makes a Volcano Erupt Violently?
- How Do Volcanoes Create New Land?
- How Are Mountains Formed?
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