What happens when a volcano erupts?
In this lesson, we are going to be looking at a case study, which means an example, of a volcanic eruption. We will consider the immediate and long-term effects of the eruption and we will think about the reasons why people choose to live near volcanoes.
What happens when a volcano erupts?
In this lesson, we are going to be looking at a case study, which means an example, of a volcanic eruption. We will consider the immediate and long-term effects of the eruption and we will think about the reasons why people choose to live near volcanoes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Investigate a volcanic eruption case study: Fuego Volcano, Guatemala 2018: effects and responses
- Explore why some people choose to live near a volcano