Predicting volcanoes

PREDICTING VOLCANOES John Doe 4/7/03 Per.6 With more and more of the world's population coming to live under the shadows of active volcanoes, an accurate prediction of when and where a volcano will erupt is critical. This report will focus on the main ways to predict when a volcano will erupt, how a town can be saved from an advancing lava flow, and the ways a volcano can be helpful in the long run. All volcanoes …

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