As water vapor builds up in the winds blown towards mountains, they are forced to rise and the temperature drops. The water condenses into clouds at these higher altitudes. This is why mountain peaks are often seen to be surrounded by layers of cloud.
The reason volcanoes are formed is because the temperature under the surface of the Earth becomes hotter and hotter the deeper you go. At a depth of about 20 miles, it is hot enough to melt most rocks. When rock melts, it expands and needs a lot more space. The […]
