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Volcanic eruptions

A volcano is a mountain that opens to a pool of magma. Volcanoes can be dangerous to people, the animals can die and the forest can be burnt because of the eruption.

BEFORE A VOLCANIC ERUPTION

• Build an emergency kit
• Make a family communication plan

DURING A VOLCANIC ERUPTION

• Follow evacuation orders from officials
• Look out for mudflows. Look upstream before you cross any bridges to make sure a mudflow is not coming. If it is, do not cross the bridge. The mudflow could destroy it.

AFTER A VOLCANIC ERUPTION

• Listen to safety officils
• Text, don’t talk. Unless there’s a life-threatening situation, if you have a cell phone, send a text so that you don’t tie up phone lines needed by emergency workers. Plus, texting may work even if cell service is down.