Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?
6/20/20269 min
What's really happening inside a volcano before it erupts? Today, we learn about the amazing world of magma, lava, and underground pressure to discover the science behind one of nature's most dramatic shows!
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First 90 secondsJosh· Host0:00
[upbeat music] It's Curious Kids Weekend Picks, where a kid from the Curious Kids Club gets to pick the episode. So, what episode are we going to hear today?
Speaker 20:11
My name is Ava. I'm from South Carolina, and my favorite show is about volcanoes. My name is Elliot, five and a half years old. [laughs] My favorite episode is what's inside a volcano.
Josh· Host0:28
[upbeat music] Welcome to Curious Kids Everyday. I'm Josh. How are you doing today? It's so good to hear from you. Hey, have you ever seen a picture or a video of a volcano? [volcano roaring] Maybe one that's erupting with lava shooting out like a firework. What does it sound like when it erupts? [volcano erupts] Like a big explosion. Have you ever wondered what is inside of a volcano? What makes it decide to explode? Well, volcanoes aren't always just erupting all the time. A lot of times they're sleeping. If a volcano snored while it slept, what do you think that snoring would sound like?