Chapter 10: Volcanoes

After completing this chapter you will understand:

What volcanoes are and their role in the geosphere.
The two main types of volcanoes and why they erupt differently.
The ways volcanoes have an impact on the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere – especially people.
How people study volcanoes, evaluate their potential impacts, and predict future eruptions.
What people do to live more safely with volcanoes.

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