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Volcano

From Tardis Wiki, the free Doctor Who reference
For the Doctor Who episode entitled "Volcano", see The Daleks' Master Plan.

A volcano is an an opening in a planet's surface, usually mountainous, which allows hot, molten rock, ash and gases to escape from below the surface.

Volcanos on Earth

At an unknown point in history, the Doctor, John and Gillian visited a South Seas island and witnessed a volcanic eruption. (TVC: Guests of King Neptune)

In 79, the Roman city of Pompeii was destroyed in the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius. (BFA: The Fires of Vulcan, DW: The Fires of Pompeii)

In 1883, the Doctor witnessed the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa (DW: Inferno). The explosion released at least one captive Xylok to the surface. (SJA: The Lost Boy)

In the 21st century, Salamander triggered volcanic eruptions in Hungary as part of his plan to take control of Earth. (DW: The Enemy of the World)

In 2167, the Daleks' attempt to mine Earth's core instead resulted in a volcanic eruption in Bedfordshire. (DW: The Dalek Invasion of Earth)

Volcanos on Other Worlds

On Dulkis, the Dominators' attempt to turn the planet into starship fuel instead resulted in a volcanic eruption that threatened the Doctor's TARDIS. (DW: The Dominators)

A massive volcano on Mars created the Olympia Mons crater. (NA: Transit)

On Skaro, the invading Monstrons made their base inside an extinct volcano. A Dalek sacrificed its life to set off a volcanic eruption that destroyed the Monstrons. (DC: The Menace of the Monstrons)

Planets with high levels of volcanic activity include:

See also

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