This week a main news topic is the volcano erupting in the Kirishima Mountains on the border of Kagoshima and Miyazaki.
Here are some important words you should know. At first, try to understand in English. Next, try to think of the Japanese words. Finally, check your dictionary.
volcano - a mountain that has lava, etc under it. (e.g. Kirishima, Sakura-jima)
active volcano - a volcano that is not sleeping, e.g. Sakura-jima
dormant volcano - a volcano that is sleeping but not dead, e.g. Mt. Fuji
extinct volcano - a volcano that is dead, e.g. Mt Kaimon (in Kagoshima)
lava - the red, liquid rock under a volcano
lava dome - a big dome of lava that is growing under a volcano
ash - the grey/brown/black powder that comes out of a volcano.
erupt - the volcano explodes or something comes out suddenly
evacuate - people move to a safe place
evacuation center - a safe place people can stay, e.g. a school, community center
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