Volcanoes can be found on every continent except Australia.

The tallest volcano on Earth is Mauna Kea in Hawaii.

Some volcanoes erupt lava that is so hot it glows bright red.

Volcanic ash can travel thousands of miles in the air.

Underwater volcanoes create new islands.

Volcanoes can create fertile soil for farming.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in 79 AD.

Volcanic eruptions can affect global climate.

Some volcanoes erupt continuously for decades.

Volcanoes release gases like carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.