3. Volcano Vocabulary
Volcanic Bombs- ash and large rocks thrown
into the air
Volcanic cone- formed by many layers of ash
and lava
Crater- opening where lava and solid material
come out of a volcano
Conduit- carries magma to the surface
Lava- magma that rises to the Earth’s surface
Magma chamber- pool of magma under a
volcano
6. Earthquakes
Caused by sudden movements of the
Earth’s crust
Tectonic Plates
Some Earthquakes aren’t very strong or are
very deep so we don’t even notice them!
