Volcano

Vesuvius is a stratovolcano, which means ash and lava built up to form the volcano. Vesuvius has many layers from its previous eruptions. With so many eruptions, Vesuvius was bound to be categorized as a complex volcano, which means it has 2 or more vents. The reason why Vesuvius erupted on Pompeii, and still active, is because the African Plate is subducting under the Eurasian Plate. This causes buildup and pressure under the Volcano and the only way for the pressure to escape is through the…

Professor Hardwigg chooses a path hoping that it is the one to take them to the center of the earth and water. They soon find out they are in the wrong tunnel and turn around and find water and the way to the center of the earth. However, they soon encounter a whole other world just a few miles below the crust of the earth filled with unusual and extinct plants and animals. There is also a lake they must cross in order to make it to another island containing a cave leading to the center.…

The mystery of how exactly diamonds form has baffled and stood out to many scientists for a long time. It is believed that diamonds form around 90 to 150 miles below Earth’s surface with the help of extraordinary heat and pressure. This takes place in the mantle. The mantle is in between the Earth’s crust and outer core. However, exactly how they form is the mystery. Some scientists believe that diamonds form from some type of liquid/fluid. What is this liquid? Well, when diamonds are…

Chirripo at 12, 450 feet above sea level and is located in the Talamanca Range. Out of the about sixty volcanoes in Costa Rica, five are active. The names of these volcanoes are the Poas Volcano, Irazu Volcano, Arenal Volcano, Ricon de la Vieja Volcano, and the Turriabla Volcano. The Irazu volcano is the tallest volcano in Costa Rica at 11,259 feet…

wall of the town, with the final three surges then overwhelming the rest of the town too” (1). This detailed information is important for archeological record. Since, the volcano surged very quickly, wooden furniture and wax tablets were carbonized. However, the upper buildings were damaged first, which means destroyed by the volcano, then it surged the whole town. Archeologists suggest that Herculaneum was disappeared completely under twenty meters by the volcanic eruption. However, though…

compact to form a sedimentary rock. They started their long journey to become sedimentary on the ground right near a volcano but for them to melt into magma which was the first step in becoming a sedimentary rock they needed to roll around and find a opening in the volcano's surface. “ Why don’t we just wait for the volcano to explode” said Slate “ We can’t the volcano can take a long time to explode.” Erica said . So they rolled around and rolled around until they found a…

Hiru’s In my opinion, Hiru’s is the best restaurant in the world! They have the best food and drinks, they have amazing ratings they have good prices and they cook in front of you. First, what I have tried there is amazing because of their large shrimp, juicy steak, white rice, and veggies and other foods are mouthwatering. There is no place better place invented than Hiru’s. They even have their own sauce called yum yum sauce. It goes with every single food, even their veggies! They also give…

The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers an amazing view to see the Kilauea Volcano and the Waiohinu Valley. When you are driving on Highway 11 in Hawaii, you can see newer lava and older lava. “The Kau Scenic Byway offers by far the longest stretches of unspoiled natural scenery to be found anywhere in the inhabited Hawaiian Islands…

Now, you have chance to see a volcano with your own eyes. The Volcano Hekla is waiting for you with its eye-catching sight. People call it, "Hell's chimney", and it is like a small furnace which creates some fear among the people. Hekla and its roots have inspired the artists and film makers. If you…

of the best Hawaii activities that give you a taste of what this state has to offer are outlined below. Hawaii Volcanoes National park No visitor to Hawaii should miss out on an opportunity to visit an active volcano. One of the most active volcanoes in the world is the Kilauea volcano. This…