Natural Disasters for Kids | Earthquakes, Volcanoes & Tsunamis | Grades 3-5 | Science

I'm Dr. Jeff Biniker, and today we're going to explore the science of natural disasters. So what exactly are natural disasters? Natural disasters are natural events that can cause great damage. Humans can't eliminate them, but we can reduce their impact. Today we're going to talk about three in particular. Earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes. I'm such a fan of volcanoes. The last time I saw one, it was lava first sight. I've seen videos of volcanoes before, but can you explain exactly what a volcano is scientifically? Absolutely, Zoe. A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface that allows molten rock, called magma, from inside the Earth to escape. When the magma escapes, it's called an eruption. Whoa, but how are volcanoes formed? Volcanoes are formed when melted rock from inside the Earth works its way to the surface. Volcanoes are commonly found along boundaries between the Earth's plates, which are large moving pieces of rock that make up the Earth's outer layer. These breaks allow the ground to shift. And where those plates meet would be the ideal place for molten rock to flow to the surface and form a volcano. That's exactly right. But I wanted to show you guys the true power of volcanoes, so let's break it down. Hey kids, you want to watch this whole episode and more? Tell your teacher to sign up at generationgenius.com. We cover all science topics in grades 3 to 5, and you get to watch it in class. But only if you tell your teacher.