ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cascade Volcanoes

Okay kiddo, so have you ever seen a volcano on TV or in a book? Well, a cascade volcano is a special kind of volcano that can be found in a big mountain range called the Cascade Range.

These volcanoes are special because they are lined up one after the other, just like how you line up your toys. They are so close to each other that sometimes when one of them explodes, it can make the other volcanoes next to it explode too.

But don't worry, these volcanoes don't explode all the time. When one of them does erupt, it shoots out hot lava, rocks, and ash that can fly up into the sky and cover everything in a big cloud of smoke.

Even though they can be dangerous, these cascade volcanoes are also very important because when they erupt, they can create new land by adding layers of lava. Plus, they can make the soil around them very fertile which is great for growing plants and crops.

Overall, cascade volcanoes can be fascinating to learn about, but it's important to always be careful and listen to experts if there is ever an eruption.