Hi Edward,
Yes, there are lots and lots of volcanoes under the sea! Probably more than there are on land. This map shows the location of all the volcanoes under the sea that have been mapped:
Most of these volcanoes don’t erupt explosively because they are under deep water. If they manage to grow enough so they get close to the surface of the water, they can erupt explosively. In 1963, a new volcano grew under the sea near Iceland, its called Surtsey. This is what it looked like when it erupted:
Yes, sadly, sometimes animals also get killed when volcanoes erupt.
I really cant improve on that answer – Becky is the volcanologist after all!
But if you come up with any last minute questions about brains or bodies then feel free to send more questions!!
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Becky commented on :
The newest volcano to grow out of the sea was on the coast off Japan. There are lots of pictures of it through all its stages of growing. Take a look here: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=japan+new+island&rlz=1C1OPRB_enGB524GB530&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=DSutU9W9I4LUOIL1gJAJ&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1680&bih=949
edward6 commented on :
I am very proud of you for wining.
Il have your picture on my certificate;)
Thank you
Becky commented on :
Thank you Edward. I’ve really enjoyed answering your questions 🙂 I’m glad you like your certificate!