Volcanism

Group members:
● Zhi Xuan
● Harraz
● Kavinesh
● Joachim
● Shreian
● Clarissa
What is a A volcano is a
mountain that
volcano? opens downward to
a pool of molten
rock(magma)below
the surface of
the earth.
 How do
Volcanoes erupt when magma
rises to the surface.

volcanoes As the magma rises, bubbles

of gas form inside it.

erupt? If magma is thick, gas

bubbles cannot easily escape
and pressure builds up as the
magma rises.

When the pressure is too much

an explosive eruption can
happen, which can be
dangerous and destructive.
The effects
Volcanism can cause rain,
thunder and lightning.

of Volcanoes can also have

long-term effects on the

volcanism
climate, making the world
cooler. Fast-moving lava can
kill people and falling ash
can make it hard for them to
breathe.

They can also die from

famine, fires and earthquakes
which can be related to
volcanoes.