VOLCANOES

1. The word volcano comes from the Roman god of fire, Vulcan.

 

2. The biggest known volano in the world is located in Mars.

 

3. Volcanoes can also be found in the ocean, and under icecaps.

 

4. Eruptions can send ash over 17 miles up in the air.

 

5. The tallest volcano in the world is in Hawaii. It is named Mauna Kea, and stands 33,500 feet high.

 

6. Volcanic Eruptions can trigger many other natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and flash floods.

 

7. There are more than 500 volcanoes in the world that are active.

 

8. 20% of the worlds volcanoes are underwater