A volcano is an opening in the Earth’s surface that allows lava, hot gas, rock fragments and ash to explode from below. They are usually located at the edges of tectonic plates, where the plates are either shifting apart from each other, or moving toward each other. To view an active volcano is both exciting and terrifying. But no worries, this volcano tour will be conducted from the safety of your computer chair.
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