What are the three different sorts of volcanoes?

When the volcano erupts what comes to the surface?

Click here for Quiz on Volcano Types

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Click on "Active Volcanoes since 1900"

1. There are approximately how many active volcanoes on earth.

2. Nearly 75% of those are in the Ring of _ _ _ _

Volcanoes around the World

1. When did Etna last erupt? Volcano in Italy

2. Scroll down to the heading 'Warning'. In August 2001 2 people died at the summit of Etna. How did they die? Volcano in Italy

Map of Volcano regions of the world

http://www.volcano.si.edu/gvp/volcano/index.htm

http://www.gns.cri.nz/earthact/volcanoes/hazards/index.htm

What to do in an eruption

• Stay indoors
• Close windows and door
• Do not run air-conditioning or clothes dryers
• Listen to the radio for advice and information
• If outside seek shelter; use a mask or handkerchief for breathing.
• Wear protective clothing especially if working in the ash fall, and goggles to protect the eyes.
• If possible park your car under-cover or cover it. If possible do not drive. If you must drive, drive slowly as ash fall will reduce visibility. You may need to use the car headlights because of the reduced visibility. Do not use the car’s ventilation system.
• If you have drive in ash fall you will need to make checks of your air-filter.
• It will be necessary to change your car’s oil and oil filter more regularly.
• Do not rush to your child’s school. Schools are responsible for the safety of the children. Schools will notified you of any emergency procedures which are to be taken.
• Keep pets indoors.
• Water supplies coming from open lakes, dams and reservoirs need to be monitored.
• Check that livestock have enough food and water. May need to shelter livestock if the fall is heavy.
• Protect buildings where fresh foodstuffs are stored to reduce the amount of ash entering the building.
• Disconnection of roof-fed water supply is only required when an ash fall is occurring or during the clean up to stop ash entering the storage tanks.
• If you are uncertain of what to do seek advice from civil defence