A volcano erupts

This task is about effects of a volcano eruption.

To do this task, you first need to view the animation of a volcano erupting.

volcano_animation.gif

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a)  Write sentences about everything that is happening in this series of diagrams of a volcanic eruption.

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b)  Describe what is happening to the magma inside the volcano.

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c)  In a volcanic eruption many different materials can be released.
     Name some of these materials.

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d)  What would be the reason for the ash cloud moving mainly in one direction?

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e)  What do we call the red material that is flowing down the side of the volcano?

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f)  In an ash fall Civil Defence say, "You may be on your own for the first three days".
     What are some things a household should make sure they always have in case this happens?