What Happens When a Volcano Erupts?

Volcanoes can be unpredictable, so you might be surprised to learn that there are plenty of things scientists know about them! Volcanoes form when two layers of the Earth’s crust combine and begin to melt. This forms magma which is forced upward by the pressure of the plates beneath it. This is called plate tectonics. As magma rises, it pushes […]

What Are Arctic Fires and What Causes Them

Some of nature’s best-kept secrets can cause fires, for example lightning storms fueled by dry weather. These storms blow across the planet’s land surface, often igniting fires that quickly grow out of control. To learn how fires spread and how much damage they can do, it is important to understand more about their causes. Fires that start in the Arctic […]