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How did the glasshouse mountains get their name?

The Glass House Mountains in Australia were named by Captain Cook during his 1770 voyage, as their peaks reminded him of the glass furnaces back in his home country of Yorkshire, England. These volcanic plugs are striking formations that rise abruptly from the surrounding landscape.


Does a mountain turn into a volcano?

A volcano is formed when magma from beneath the Earth's crust reaches the surface through a vent or opening. While a mountain can be a volcano if it has been built up by volcanic activity, not all mountains are volcanoes.


Can a mountain be a volcano?

Yes, a mountain can be a volcano if it was formed from the accumulation of erupted lava and volcanic rocks. Volcanic mountains are typically characterized by their cone-shaped structure and can still be active or dormant depending on the level of volcanic activity. Examples of volcanic mountains include Mount St. Helens in the USA and Mount Fuji in Japan.


If a strong wind from the west breaks a window in the north wall of a house most of the glass will fall in which direction?

Most of the glass will fall into the house, towards the south. The wind will push the glass into the house rather than outwards due to the direction of the force.


What is the origin or meaning of the Eyjafjallajokull Volcano name?

Eyjafjallajokull means "Island Mountain Glacier" in Icelandic, referring to the volcano's location beneath the Eyjafjallajokull glacier. The name comes from Eyjafjoll, meaning "Island Mountains," and jokull, meaning "glacier."