You look around and all you see is a cloud of black smoke and people are running everywhere. This black smoke is mostly an Ash cloud caused by volcanoes. Today, I will take you through an adventure to explore volcanoes and what cause them to erupt.
Volcanoes are both destructive and life-giving.
Violent eruptions can take lives, destroy homes and cities, alter landscapes, and affect worldwide weather patterns. Volcanoes also create mountains, produce new land, and enrich the soil with life-giving nutrients. Hold on tight while we explore the chamber deep inside a volcano and come up through the vent. First you will read the introduction paragraph to find this answer. A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust.