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  1. May 13, 2024 · volcano, vent in the crust of Earth or another planet or satellite, from which issue eruptions of molten rock, hot rock fragments, and hot gases. A volcanic eruption is an awesome display of Earth’s power. Yet, while eruptions are spectacular to watch, they can cause disastrous loss of life and property, especially in densely populated ...

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › VolcanoVolcano - Wikipedia

    A volcano is a rupture in the crust of a planetary-mass object, such as Earth, that allows hot lava, volcanic ash, and gases to escape from a magma chamber below the surface. On Earth, volcanoes are most often found where tectonic plates are diverging or converging, and because most of Earth's plate boundaries are underwater, most volcanoes are ...

  3. Oct 19, 2023 · A volcano is an opening in a planet or moon’s crust through which molten rock, hot gases, and other materials erupt. Volcanoes often form a hill or mountain as layers of rock and ash build up from repeated eruptions. Volcanoes are classified as active, dormant, or extinct. Active volcanoes have a recent history of eruptions; they are likely ...

  4. Jan 15, 2018 · Volcanoes, explained. These fiery peaks have belched up molten rock, hot ash, and gas since Earth formed billions of years ago. Volcanoes are Earth's geologic architects. They've created more than ...

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  5. Jul 7, 2018 · There are 48 volcanoes with continuing eruptions as of the Stop Dates provided, and as reported through 19 April 2024. Although detailed statistics are not kept on daily activity, generally there are around 20 volcanoes actively erupting at any particular time. The Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report (WVAR) for the week ending on 14 May 2024 has updates on 19 volcanoes.

    Volcano
    Country
    Eruption Start Date
    Last Known Activity
    Indonesia
    2024 Apr 16
    2024 Apr 19 (continuing)
    Philippines
    2024 Apr 12
    2024 Apr 19 (continuing)
    India
    2024 Mar 15
    2024 Apr 19 (continuing)
    Ecuador
    2024 Mar 2
    2024 Apr 19 (continuing)
  6. What is a volcano? A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface through which lava, volcanic ash, and gases escape. Ancient people believed that volcanoes were under the control of the gods. In fact, the word volcano comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.

  7. May 6, 2024 · A volcano is an opening on the surface of a planet or moon that allows material warmer than its surroundings to escape from its interior. When this material escapes, it causes an eruption. An eruption can be explosive, sending material high into the sky. Or it can be calmer, with gentle flows of material. This photograph shows an eruption of ...

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