There's a world beneath our feet,
Where magma and rock do meet,
It's a place of fire and heat,
And where geysers blow off steam.

Tectonic plates shift and slide,
Creating mountains high and wide,
And when they collide,
Volcanoes erupt with pride.

A pyroclastic flow can race,
At a dizzying, dangerous pace,
A surge cloud fills the space,
With ash that leaves no trace.

But geothermal energy can be found,
When hot water from underground,
Is used to turn turbines round,
And create electricity that's all around.

And there are those who study,
This world that's sometimes muddy,
Volcanologists are their buddies,
With knowledge that's never muddied.

So let's explore this world so great,
With wonders that can obliterate,
The senses and leave us in a state,
Of awe at nature's infinite fate.

Reflections

1. What is a volcano and how is it formed?
2. What is the difference between magma and lava?
3. What is a geothermal energy and how is it used?
4. What is a tectonic plate and how do they create earthquakes and volcanoes?
5. Who are volcanologists and what do they study?
6. Have you ever experienced an earthquake or seen a volcano? How did it make you feel?
7. What are some ways that we can protect ourselves from the dangers of volcanic eruptions?
8. How does the Earth's interior impact the world we live in?
9. How can we use the natural resources of the Earth in a responsible way?
10. Why is it important to learn about and understand the Earth's geology and natural phenomena?