Current Event: Danger Zone

Title: Danger Zone

Source: Time For Kids

Date: March 23 2018

News Type: World

By: Emma

                    On March 7th, the Japanese volcano, Mount Shinmoedake erupted. Smoke and ash filled the sky. For a few days, ash was flying out of the volcano. Then, on March 10th, the eruptions again turned explosive. Buildings vibrated as lava poured down the mountainside.

                   There are no reports of injuries or damage from the eruptions. Officials have not ordered an evacuation, but the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to stay away from Mount Shinmoedake. Volcanic activity may continue for months. Major eruptions could send rocks flying as far as 2 and ½ miles from the crater.

                    The city of Kirishma sits at the foot of the volcano. Some people there are carrying an umbrella for protection from falling ash, wearing a surgical mask, or covering their nose with a towel.

                    Mount Shinmoedake sits on the southernmost of Japan’s main islands. Japan is on the ring of fire. This “ring” runs around the Pacific Ocean, along the edges of the tectonic plates that make up the Earth’s crust. Sometimes, these plates shift. Liquefied rock, called magma, squeezes through. Gas bubbles from, forcing magma out of the volcano.

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7 thoughts on “Current Event: Danger Zone

  1. Dear Emma,
    I think that volcanoes are interesting too. I like how you explained how volcanoes happen.

    From,
    Peter

  2. To Emma,

    I liked how you explained about Mount Shinmoedake. I liked how you described that.

    From,
    Jerry

  3. Hey Emma,
    I liked how you described a lot about the volcano! I think you did a really good job telling about the topic! I really wish I could see a real volcano erupt and not get hurt!

    Kate

  4. Dear Emma,
    I love love love your current event!! I studied volcanoes,tsunamis and earthquakes. I would love to see a volcano without getting hurt. I would also love to go in the inside of a volcano.

    Love Victoria!

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