What is a volcanic eruption?
Q: What is a volcanic eruption?
A: A volcanic eruption is when hot materials from the Earth's interior are thrown out of a volcano, such as lava, rocks, dust and gas compounds.
Q: Can eruptions come from different areas of a volcano?
A: Yes, eruptions can come from side branches or from the top of the volcano.
Q: Can volcanic eruptions be deadly?
A: Yes, some volcanic eruptions can be terrible explosions that throw out huge amounts of rock and volcanic ash, which can kill many people.
Q: Are there different types of volcanic eruptions?
A: Yes, there are several more complex types of volcanic eruptions that have been described by volcanologists, such as those named after famous volcanoes where that type of eruption has been seen.
Q: Can a volcano show only one type of eruption during a period of activity?
A: Yes, some volcanoes may show only one type of eruption during a period of activity.
Q: Can a volcano show a range of types of eruptions in a series?
A: Yes, others may show a range of types in a series.
Q: What are some of the materials that can be thrown out during a volcanic eruption?
A: Lava, rocks, dust, and gas compounds are some of the materials that can be thrown out during a volcanic eruption.
