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What is a Volcano? - The Mighty Lava Eruptors

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Hello Kids, and welcome back to KidsCast ! Today, we are here with our brand new article on the topic- "What is a Volcano?". In this article, we will talk about what a volcano is, the types of volcanoes, what causes it to erupt, and some other facts about Volcanoes. So, are you ready for this amazing article, kids? Now, without any further ado, let us get started! What is a Volcano?  If put into simple words, Volcanoes are an opening in the Earth's crust that allow lava, molten rocks, gases, and debris to escape to the surface . Now, what is lava? Lava is a hot or semi-molten rock that is erupted out of Volcanoes. During a volcanic Eruption, dangerous gases, ash, lava, and rock materials come up to the surface of the earth. These can cause a large amount of loss of life and property. Surveys claim that Volcanic eruptions and wildfires have affected 6.2 million people! Wow, isn't that a crazy amount of people?  What causes Volcanoes to erupt? Now, we need to take a de...