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=Volcanopedia BY BLAKE AND WILSON =

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 * Fact: there are three types of volcanos, the kind that shoot out gas, the kind that shoots out rocks, and the kind that lava oozes out the side. If you want more volcano types, and their real names, visit this site. [|Wikipedia: Volcano Types] **

**__ The Science __** Volcanoes are mountains that spew molten rock, lava, and gas from it's peak. Eruptions happen when lava builds up inside the volcano. Active volcanoes in the U.S. are found in only five states: Hawaii, Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington, but they can also be found all over the world in other countries. Japan, Iceland, and Italy all have volcanoes. When pressure builds up inside the volcano, the volcano will erupt because lava in the center of the volcano built up.

For more information on The Science, visit this site. [|Fema for kids: Volcanos]

__** In the News **__ A volcano erupted in Iceland called Eyjafjallajokull also know as E-15. The volcano was on the tip of Iceland covering a hundred square kilometers. It affected Europe and Northern America because all the airplane flights were canceled.The volcano erupted twice in the same year. The first time was March 20th, 2010 and the second time was in May/April of 2010. Volcanoes erupt because pressure builds up inside the volcano.

For more information, visit this site. [|Wikipedia Iceland Volcano]

__** Historical Event **__ Mount Saint Helens erupted in Skamania Country, Washington, U.S.A. on May 19th, 1982, two years after it's major eruption. Fifty-seven people died and 250 homes, 47 bridges, 15 miles of railroads, and 185 miles of highway were destroyed. The volcano is 6 miles wide and 4,400 feet tall.It happened because lava from the earth built up in the volcano. The volcano took 57 seconds for it to erupt. One side of the mountain was trashed after the eruption.

For more information: visit this site. [|Mount Saint Helens]

__** Safety **__ For more information visit this site. [|FEMA for kids]
 * Do's and Dont's: Don't** jump into the volcano, you will die. **Don't** jump into the flowing lava, you will die. **Don't** breathe the gas fumes. **Don't** get very close to the volcano, or it's lava. **Do** get a safe distance away from the volcano, and take your kit. **Do** take belongings with you so they don't burn up. **Do** find shelter. **Do** find water. **Do** find food.
 * How to prepare:** Every family should have a Disaster Supply Kit. A volcano kit should include: water, salt, a first-aid kit, scissors, sewing needle, non - perishable food an extra pair of clothes,fruits and vegies. Also juices, sugar, high energy food like trail mix, vitamins and fun food like cookies.

__** Book Nook **__ If you would like to read more on volcanoes than we think that you should read the book **Volcano: A Visual Guide**. By Donna O'Meara and professor Aubrey Manning. This is a 5 Star paperback book. This book costs $19.77. It is very visual.

For other Volcano books visit this site. [|Amazon.com]

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(left) Iceland volcano. (Right) Most dangerous volcano.

__** Expert **__ Our expert is an Australian scientist, John Seach. He has been a volcanologist for 22 years. John has seen 180 volcanic eruptions over the course of 22 years. Mr Seach has been on many award winning television programs.

For more information on John Seach visit this site. [|Volcano Live]

Thanks to [|FEMA for Kids][| Wikipedia:Natural Disasters][|Weather Widget][|Weather Widgets][|Weather Widgets][|Clock Widgets][|Books][|CNN][|NationalGeographic] and Mr. John Seach at[| Volcano Live]
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