Volcanoes - Internet Research Sheet
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Types of Volcanoes
What type of volcanoes are pictured. Click on the picture to find out.
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| What is another name for Stratovolcanoes? | |
| Which type of volcano is the most dangerous? |
Volcanic Terms - Use this dictionary to find the meanings of
| magma | |
| lava | |
| caldera | |
| crater |
What is ...
| 1. An extinct volcano | |
| 2. A dormant volcano | |
| 3. An active volcano |
Famous Major Eruptions
Mt Vesuvius
| What country is Mt Vesuvius in? | |
| When did the most well known eruption of Mt Vesuvius occur? | |
| Name 2 cities that were buried by the eruption? | |
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When did they start to excavate (dig up) the ancient city of Pompeii? |
Krakatoa
| What country is Krakatoa in? | |
| When was the major eruption of Krakatoa? | |
| Over 30, 000 people died as a result of the eruption. What killed most of them? | |
| A small volcano has appeared where Krakatoa stood. It has been named Anak Krakatoa. What does Anak Karaktoa mean? |