World’s Biggest Volcano is Hiding Under the Sea

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. This article explores scientists' identification of the largest volcano on Earth—Tamu Massif—which is found below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Due to its underlying geology, the volcano is mostly found below the ocean floor at the edge of two tectonic plates. It formed when magma emerged as the plates pulled apart. The article compares Tamu Massif to other giant volcanoes on Earth and on other planets.

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Direct Link: https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/worlds-biggest-volcano-hiding-under-sea

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 7

Intended Audience: Educators

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: geology, volcano, Tamu Massif, Olympus Mons, plate tectonics, lava, magma, text complexity, informational text, under the sea

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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