Introduction to Volcanoes

Introduction

We have been talking about Igneous Rocks in class.  Igneous Rocks are formed by cooling magma or lava.  Depending on where the cooling takes place, depends on the type of Igneous Rock created.  Volcanoes can impact the lives of many people and are found around the world.

Task

Today, you will use the provided sites to develop a basic understanding of what volcanoes, why volcanoes erupt, the different types of volcanoes and their eruptions, and the effects of volcanic eruptions.