You will be able to: Describe and explain the formation of a volcano Describe why and where volcanic activity occurs Name the stages in the life cycle of a volcano
Describe the economic and social impacts of the volcanic eruption in Iceland and how the country responded to a natural disaster.
2.1 What Volcanologists Do
A volcanologist is a scientist who studies volcanoes. Volcanologists study volcanic rock, ash and gases. They monitor changes in the shape of volcanoes to try to understand why and how they erupt, and to predict when and where they might erupt in the future.