1. Volcanoes By: Scott and Emily

2. The name of the volcano is Mount Vesuvius. It has erupted around 50 times and has claimed thousands of lives. The most devastating eruption was on August 24 th, 79 A.D. The name of the volcano is Mount Vesuvius. It has erupted around 50 times and has claimed thousands of lives. The most devastating eruption was on August 24 th, 79 A.D.

3. On August 24 th, 79 Mount Vesuvius erupted in a firestorm of molten ash, pumice and sulfuric gas. Poisonous vapors and molten debris engulfed Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae. Approximately 2000 people were killed in Pompeii. Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae were buried 13 to 20ft underneath ash. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3089659/Who- petrified-child-Pompeii-Restoration-work-begins-body-boy-House- Golden-Bracelet.html

4. Mount Vesuvius https://www.google.ca/search?q=how+does+a+volcano+wor k How A Volcano Works

5. Important Words Lava- a hot substance that comes out of a volcano Heat- quantity of hotness

6. Eruption-When a volcano explodes sending lava everywhere. Ash-Is made up of microscopic pieces of jagged rock, minerals, and volcanic glass.

7. Smoke-A visible suspension that is created when something is set on fire or comes out of a volcano when it erupts. Fire-A substance that combines with oxygen and gives out bright light, heat, and smoke.

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