Volcano Research
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Assignment:
There are over 500 active volcanos
in the world such as: Mt. St. Helen's, Usu, and Etna to name a few.
You are to select a volcano (an
active one) anywhere in the world. Select one you don't know much about.
Use books in the library, an electronic encyclopedia and the internet to
get your information for this research paper.
Answer the following questions:
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Name the volcano and its location
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What type of volcano is it? Cinder
cone, shield cone, or composite cone?
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How did it form? When did it form?
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Describe several recent eruptions:
Include the following:
Dates of the eruptions
Type of magna floor
Property damage
Deaths for each eruption
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Why did you choose this volcano to
report on?
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What have you learned about your choice?
A picture is optional |