AV Zone |
Volcano Warning |
Scientists in New Zealand have developed a new way to warn people if a volcano is about to erupt. They say it could prevent future tragedies like the recent White Island disaster, which killed 21 people. We look at how the system works and how people have managed the threat of volcanoes in the past. |
Questions
1. Discuss the BTN story with another student and record the main points of your discussion.
2. Where is White Island? Find using Google Maps.
3. How many volcanoes in New Zealand are active?
4. What is the Ring of Fire?
5. In which ocean can you find the Ring of Fire?
6. What are tectonic plates? Explain using your own words.
7. What is another word for molten rock?
8. What clues can scientists look for to predict a volcanic eruption?
9. What is a volcano alert system?
10. What is the main challenge for scientists that manage volcano alert systems?
2. Where is White Island? Find using Google Maps.
3. How many volcanoes in New Zealand are active?
4. What is the Ring of Fire?
5. In which ocean can you find the Ring of Fire?
6. What are tectonic plates? Explain using your own words.
7. What is another word for molten rock?
8. What clues can scientists look for to predict a volcanic eruption?
9. What is a volcano alert system?
10. What is the main challenge for scientists that manage volcano alert systems?