My First Discoveries · Drawing 12 of 40
A Volcano and Its Lava
Earth
Molten rock below a volcano is called magma. When it reaches the surface, it is called lava.
Did you know?
Volcanoes do not all erupt in the same way.
Look together
Find the crater and the path followed by the lava.
An idea to try
Find the crater and lava seen from the lookout.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The scene shows surface lava viewed from a distant lookout. Molten rock underground is called magma. The landscape simplifies an eruption without showing underground conduits or reservoirs; volcanoes do not all share one shape or behaviour.
Look together: Find the crater and the path followed by the lava. Find the crater and lava seen from the lookout.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Illustrations simplify shapes and sizes. Models and enlargements help observation; choose your own colours.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- U.S. Geological Survey: A Volcano and Its LavaDistinguish magma below the surface from lava at the surface.
Source review: 2026-10-03. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
