A VOLCANO is an opening in a planet’s surfance , which
allows hot magma, ash, gasses to escape from below the surface. The word VOLCANO is derived from name of VULCANO island of sicily, which in turn was named after VULCANO the Roman God of Fire. More than 80% of the earth’s surface comes from volcanoes. Volcanic erruption formed the sea floor & some mountains, gaseous emission from volcanoes formed the earths atmosphere. The study of VOLCANO is called VOLCANOLOGY. PROCEDURE Deep in the earth it is Effects on People Effects on Environment Effects on Climate SAFETY MEASURES Immediately leave the area Protect yourself Avoid driving Avoid river valley & low lying area VOLCANO