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5-Minute Volcano – Volcano mats

5-Minute Volcano – Volcano mats

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5-Minute Volcano is a game in which players work together to use the knowledge and skills of their character roles to survive volcanic hazards. Volcano mats are one of the game’s components. The volcanoes become increasingly complex to overcome with each game.

Learn more about the game in this article.

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Rights: Beneath the Waves, Earth Sciences New Zealand
Published: 12 January 2026Size: 26.24 MB
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