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2026 Pacific Islanders Encouraging Fun, Science & Technology (PIEFEST) in San Mateo, CA

By California Volcano Observatory
This photograph shows a model volcano sitting on a table surrounded by people. The model volcano has a plume of fine material suspended in the air above it, indicating it erupted immediately before the photo was taken. In front of the table, children participants face away from the camera looking at the volcano and the plume. Behind the table, animated scientists in brightly colored shirts are smiling and looking up at the plume.
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An eruption of the tabletop "Mount Shasta" using cornstarch as volcanic ash and puffed rice cereal as "lava bombs". USGS photo by M. Glasgow.

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