Mystery Science Birth of Rocks Review

In a circle shape around the Atlantic Ocean called the Ring of Fire

In a horseshoe shape around the Pacific Ocean called the Ring of Fire

In an oval shape around the Indian Ocean called the Ring of Fire

In a triangle shape around the Pacific Ocean called the Bermuda Triangle

The lava rocks could come from an active volcano that's not near the Ring of Fire.

The lava rocks could come from an inactive volcano that doesn't erupt anymore.

Not all volcanoes are on the Ring of Fire.

The lava rocks were dropped from meteors in space.

thin, runny lava

thick, slow lava

felsite rocks

basalt rocks

gas bubbles escape

thin, runny lava

thick, slow lava

felsite rocks

basalt rocks

gas bubbles escape

Seeds and water can enter cracks in rocks, roots grow, water freezes and expands, and the rock breaks apart.

Animals crush the rock into little pieces when they walk and run.

Rocks naturally break apart over time, even if nothing touches them.

Top of the mountain

Bottom of the mountain

Top of the mountain

Bottom of the mountain

Extreme heat

A lot of rain

Loose rock on a slope of more than 35 degrees.

A lot of packed dirt