2. Volcanoes are amazing. They can be found all around the world, even underwater! Over the last 10,000 years there
are about 1,500 volcanoes on land that we know have been active and there are even more underwater, but they are
much harder to find and count.
3. As I said before volcanoes can be underwater too Underwatervolcanoes can even createIslands! For example, the Hawaiian Islands
were formedfrom underwater volcanic eruptions
4. Therearen’t just volcanoes on earth!In fact, the tallest volcano in thesolar system is actually on Mars. OlympusMons is a GIANTshield volcano that is currently27
kilometres tall and 550kilometres across!
While we’re out inspace, theobject with the most volcanic activity inour solar system is one of Jupiter’s moons, Io. It is COVEREDin volcanoes and it’s surface is constantly
changingbecause of this.
Jupiter’s moon
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Tallest volcano inmars
5. Volcanoes can change the weather. They can cause rain, thunder and lightning. Volcanoes can also have long-term
effects on the climate, making the world cooler. Fast-moving lava can kill people and falling ash can make it hard for
them to breathe.
6. Volcanoes spew hot, dangerous gases, ash, lava, and rock that are powerfully destructive. People have died from
volcanic blasts. Volcanic eruptions can result in additional threats to health, such as floods, mudslides, power outages,
drinking water contamination, and wildfires.
7. If you are indoors
•Close all windows, doors, and
fireplace or woodstove
dampers.
•Turn off all fans and heating
and air conditioning systems.
•Bring pets and livestock into
closed shelters.
If you are outdoors
•Seek shelter indoors.
•If caught in a rockfall, roll into a ball to protect your head.
•If near a stream or river, be aware of rising water and possible
mudflows in low-lying areas. Move up-slope as quickly as possible.
•Seek care for burns right way. Immediate care can be life saving.
•If your eyes, nose, and throat become irritated from volcanic gases
and fumes, move away from the area immediately. Your symptoms
should go away when you are no longer in contact with the gases or
fumes. If the symptoms continue, consult your doctor.
