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Salt Volcano

How to Make a Salt Volcano at Home | Fun & Easy DIY Science Experiment for Kids


  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 volcano experiment 1x

Description

Create a colorful and bubbling salt volcano at home using simple kitchen ingredients—perfect for hands-on science fun!


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup room temperature water

1/4 cup vegetable oil

Salt (rock salt or table salt)

Optional: a few drops of food coloring


Instructions

Pour water into a clear jar, add food coloring if desired. Slowly pour oil on top. Sprinkle salt into the oil and watch the eruption begin!

Notes

Use different salts and food colors for creative effects. Rock salt creates more dramatic eruptions; table salt gives quicker reactions.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Kids Activity / Science Experiment
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Educational / Fun Activity

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 activity
  • Calories: N/A
  • Sugar: N/A
  • Sodium: Varies (based on salt type)
  • Fat: 14g (from vegetable oil)
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: N/A
  • Fiber: N/A
  • Protein: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

Keywords: salt volcano, kids science experiment, DIY volcano, oil and salt reaction, bubbling volcano