Volcanoes and Earthquakes

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Volcanoes are mountains that can erupt with lava.

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Volcanoes are mountains that can erupt with lava. They can change the land around them. Earthquakes happen when the ground shakes. They can cause buildings to fall. Both volcanoes and earthquakes can create new landforms.

Key Facts

Volcanoes can erupt with hot lava and ash.

Earthquakes can happen without warning.

Both events can change the shape of the land.

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What do volcanoes release when they erupt?

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