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3. 2. 1. Write down three observations. Write down two observations. a nd an inference. Example : There are three candles. Why did the candles blow out?. Let’s investigate a similar situation…. Lake Nyos, 1986. Where is Cameroon?. Cameroon is located under a region of volcanic activity.
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3 2 1 Write down three observations Write down two observations and an inference Example : There are three candles
Why did the candles blow out? Let’s investigate a similar situation…
Where is Cameroon? • Cameroon is located undera region of volcanic activity
Where is Cameroon? • The volcanic activity created a chain of islands • The volcanicactivitycreatesvolcanoeson land
What is a volcano? • Magma rises up, cutting a cylinder in the Earth • When it reaches the surface, it may cut a hole in the surface and erupt lava and rock
How did Lake Nyos form? • Magma may hit wet rock and explode, causing craters • These cratersmay fill up with water
Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide
CO2 = Carbon Dioxide O2 = Oxygen Carbon Dioxide is denser than Oxygen… CO2 CO2 CO2 CO2 O2 O2 O2 Carbon Dioxide O2 O2 CO2
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Lake Nyos • http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/earth/collections/worst_natural_disasters#p00gttdwstop at 1:59?