Science Volcanoes & Earthquakesusually ages 13–14

Volcanoes & Mass Extinctions

Explain how large igneous provinces (LIPs) — massive outpourings of lava over millions of years — caused global warming and ocean acidification that drove mass extinctions; connect the Siberian Traps to the end-Permian extinction and the Deccan Traps to the end-Cretaceous event; explore how hydrothermal vents on the early Earth may have been the cradle of life; understand volcanoes as both destroyers and creators in the history of life

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Can your child explain how enormous volcanic eruptions millions of years ago may have triggered some of Earth's biggest mass extinctions — what's the chain of events from lava to species dying out?

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The Rock Cycleages 9–11Large igneous provinces and geological time depends on rock cycle context

Hazard Assessment & Evacuationages 12–14Understanding large igneous provinces and geological-scale eruptions depends on probabilistic hazard assessment frameworks

Volcanoes & Mass Extinctionsthis skill · ages 13–14

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This skill sits beyond Year 6 in the Australian Curriculum, so no F–6 code is matched. It also sits beyond the NSW K–6 syllabuses. It also sits beyond Level 6 in the Victorian Curriculum.

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