Volcanoes - Alia's school research

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VOLCANOES
.There are about 1500 active volcanoes in the world
that have erupted in the past 10000 years.
. the biggest volcano in the world is Mauna Lou in
Hawaii.

 mandybarrow.com  
Volcanic Eruptions
As well as the danger from the hot lava, an erupting volcano can trigger are life threatening things.
  • tsunamis
  • flash floods
  • earthquakes
  • mud flows
  • rock falls.
volcanoEffect of Volcanoes on people and the environment
Volcanoes can have a very serious effect on the lands and people around them when they erupt.
  • Buildings are destroyed and people are made homeless.
  • People are killed.
  • Clouds of ash cover plants making them inedible.
  • Poisonous gases kill people and animals.
  • Dust causes pneumonia and illnesses to the survivors.
  • Dark skies, severe winds and heavy rains may follow an eruption for months afterwards.
volcano People and Volcanoes
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People can get used to living near a volcano, but it is always a little dangerous. Scientists have estimated that at least 200,000 persons have lost their lives as a result of volcanic eruptions during the

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