20 Fun Facts About Volcanoes

Pahoehoe and aa are two types of lava. Pahoehoe is smooth and often forms a rope-like appearance, while aa is rough, jagged, and chunky.

Around 75% of the world’s volcanoes are located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area around the Pacific Ocean where tectonic plates meet.

Volcanic eruptions can influence global climate by injecting ash and aerosol droplets into the stratosphere.

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