Volcanoes form when magma rises from deep in the Earth and erupts. A volcanic eruption occurs when an active volcano ejects material like magma, rocks, and gases. Volcanic eruptions can be dangerous and cause disasters, with extreme eruptions capable of killing over 1,000 people. Television presenter Jesús Calleja narrowly escaped when the volcanoes he was traveling between in Iceland erupted. Precautions around volcanic eruptions include protecting your face, closing windows and doors of houses, and changing car air filters that may have collected ash.