Mayon Volcano
Aim: To create a volcano and erupt them.
Method: We used scrap cardboard and Tristan brought a 1 Litre bottle. We then glue the bottle into the cardboard. After that we cover the bottle with Newspaper, forming the look of Mayon Volcano. On the second day of science after the glue had dried, we then painted our volcano maroon as the first coat. After few minutes the maroon paint had dried, and we now coloured it with green as the final coat.
Research: Mayon Volcano is located in Albay, Philippines. It is called to be the world's most perfect volcanic cone because of the symmetry of its shape, it has a base 80 miles (130 km) in circumference and rises to 8,077 feet (2,462 metres) from the shores of Albay Gulf. The most recent eruptive episode began in early January 2018 that consisted of phreatic explosions, steam-and-ash plumes, lava fountaining, and pyroclastic flows. It was reported that the 2000 eruption displaced 14,114 families and damaged at least ₱89-million worth of property and crops. The myth of the creation of Mayon Volcano is as heated as the heart of the peak itself, with a plot involving star-crossed lovers, and a tragic ending leading to the rise of the jewel of Albay. Legend has it that a beautiful maiden, Magayon, lived in a place called.
Result:
Discuss: The way volcanoes form is when one tectonic plate moves under another. Normally, thin heavy oceanic plates move under a more concentrated continental plate. When there is enough magma builds up in the magma chamber, it will then forces its way up to the surface and erupt, causing volcanic eruptions. The difference between Magma and lava is Magma is an extremely hot liquid and semi-liquid rock the can be found under the Earth's surface. If the magma flows onto earth it will then be called lava.
Conclusion: Yes, our volcano science work. The eruption went up pretty high up and came down steaming. Maybe next time we will not make it super concentrated just to make it look like real lava.
