Could someone just help me start off this geography question on volcanos?
I suggest that you begin with a good, sound paragraph clearly stating what you understand to be volcanic processes. This will need a clear indication that you understand the design of the various outer layers of the planet. Follow with a generalisation on the significance of tectonic plates and their movements. Attempt to pin point the type of volcanic processes that are available – i.e. Earthquake, volcano pressure build up and release, lava flows, dust and solid emissions, explosive forces, heating of ground surfaces, creation of fire and fire storm conditions, underground and surface water heating, boiling and conversion to steam under pressure. Super speed of expansion of clouds of materials including super heated dust and gas. Poisonous nature of dusts and gases in great volume. Think about the effects in short term and long term of all the hazards bearing in mind that there are not just people on the planet. Remember that events occur under the seas and oceans in addition to upon
