Red Section Separator How Are Volcanoes Formed?

Cream Section Separator A volcano is formed when a tectonic plate slides underneath another one.

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It then finds a way to reach the surface of the earth through cracks.

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Once it reaches the surface, the molten material is called lava.

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The molten material is called magma, and it is lighter than the surrounding solid rock.

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The material rises in a volcano's magma chamber, which is miles below the surface.

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In some cases, a volcano might form underwater.

Volcanoes are most often formed on tectonic plates that diverge or converge.

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