Volcano surfing
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Volcano surfing, also known as ash boarding or volcano boarding is a new sport, consisting of an erupted volcano
Volcano
2. Bedrock3. Conduit 4. Base5. Sill6. Dike7. Layers of ash emitted by the volcano8. Flank| 9. Layers of lava emitted by the volcano10. Throat11. Parasitic cone12. Lava flow13. Vent14. Crater15...

 and a thin Plywood
Plywood
Plywood is a type of manufactured timber made from thin sheets of wood veneer. It is one of the most widely used wood products. It is flexible, inexpensive, workable, re-usable, and can usually be locally manufactured...

 or metal board. Riders hike up the volcano
Volcano
2. Bedrock3. Conduit 4. Base5. Sill6. Dike7. Layers of ash emitted by the volcano8. Flank| 9. Layers of lava emitted by the volcano10. Throat11. Parasitic cone12. Lava flow13. Vent14. Crater15...

and slide down, sitting or standing.

Volcano Surfing is considered an "extreme sport" with the danger of falling off and getting cut by the rough volcanic ash. Protective gear, like jump suits and goggles are used for obvious reasons.

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