The formation of volcanoes
Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait, Indonesia
Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait, Indonesia
Magma rises through cracks or weaknesses in the Earth's crust.
Pressure builds up inside the Earth.
When this pressure is released, eg as a result of plate movement, magma explodes to the surface causing a volcanic eruption.
The lava from the eruption cools to form new crust.
Over time, after several eruptions, the rock builds up and a volcano forms.