Volcanoes are more than just eruptions—they are crucial to Earth’s formation! When molten rock, or magma, reaches the surface, it creates new land, forming islands like Hawaii and Iceland.
The largest volcano in our solar system, Olympus Mons on Mars, is three times taller than Mount Everest! On Earth, Yellowstone’s supervolcano is capable of producing eruptions thousands of times stronger than Mount St. Helens.
Volcanoes might be powerful, but they also create fertile soil, new ecosystems, and even precious gemstones like diamonds!