Volcanoes & Earthquakes: Our Restless Earth
Why does the ground shake, and where does lava come from? Explore tectonic plates, eruptions, and the science behind our planet's most dramatic events.
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What is molten rock called once it flows out of a volcano?Tap an answer
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- Which instrument records the shaking of an earthquake?Multiple Choice
- The point on the surface directly above where an earthquake starts is called the...Multiple Choice
- Which Roman city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?Type Answer
- A volcano that has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again is called...Multiple Choice
- Earthquakes under the ocean can cause giant waves called tsunamis.True / False
- What gives a shield volcano its wide, gently sloping shape?Multiple Choice
- What can shoot high into the sky during an explosive eruption, sometimes grounding airplanes?Multiple Choice
- What is the bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano called? (one word)Type Answer
- Which clue can help scientists warn that a volcano may erupt soon?Multiple Choice
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