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3. Volcanoes are often found at meeting points of “tectonic plates”. These plates are pieces of the Earth’s surface that fit together just like a jigsaw puzzle. 4. Volcanoes can also occur over “mantle plumes”. Ever heard of mantle plumes? They’re super-hot areas of rock inside the Earth! Did you know that we have a FREE downloadable Volcanoes of Ecuador primary resource? Great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents alike! 5. Approximately 350 million people live within “danger range” of an active volcano. That means that around one in 20 people live in an area at risk of volcanic activity. Volcano facts 6. Volcanoes are classified as active, dormant or extinct. This refers to the amount of volcanic activity. “Active” means there’s regular activity, “dormant” means there’s been recent activity but the volcano is currently quiet, and “extinct” means it’s been so long since the last eruption that it’s unlikely to ever erupt again. 7. Volcanoes can be a variety of shapes. These geographical wonders come in various shapes and sizes, but there are two main types – composite volcanoes, which are cone-shaped with steep slopes, and shield volcanoes, which are wide with gentle slopes. 8. Magma and lava are two different things! Magma is the name given to hot liquid rock inside a volcano. Once it leaves the volcano, it’s known as lava. Psst! Make sure you download our awesome volcano facts infographic – show your friends, family, or stick it on your wall! | Quizalize