PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Band of Volcanoes in the Pacific
Learners can form conclusions about the location and formation of volcanoes by viewing pictures and maps. These pictures show eruptions, plumes of smoke, and an underwater volcano. The map shows the location of volcanoes in the Ring of...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Tour of Park Geology: Volcano Parks
Explore the volcanic processes that occur in the National Parks by visiting links found on the page to learn more about volcanoes.
Other
Puna Ridge: Voyage to Puna Ridge
On January 3, 1983, fountains of lava erupted from a fissure on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, sending rivers of molten rock flowing towards the sea. Nearly 16 years later, the eruption continues with no sign of letting up. This site provides...
Other
Science Explained: Montserrat Volcano
Read an illustrated description of how an undersea volcanic eruption formed the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Includes a lengthy description of volcanic processes and defines many volcanic terms, such as lahar, tephra, and pyroclastic...
Other
Internet Geography: Volcanoes
Investigate volcanoes with this interactive site containing a virtual field trip and other activities.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological: Cascade Range Volcanoes and Volcanics
This site, which is provided for by the U.S. Geological Survey, describes the volcanoes in the Cascades.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: 30 Cool Facts About Mount St. Helens
30 fun facts are presented to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1980 eruptions of Mount St. Helens.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Types of Volcanic Eruptions
Types of volcanic eruptions are named after actual volcanoes. View the eruptions of these volcanoes.
US Geological Survey
Alaska Volcano Observatory: Current Volcanic Activity in Alaska
Current activity among Alaska's volcanoes is reported at this detailed site. Kamchatka Peninsula's volcanoes also receive attention. Location of active and dormant volcanoes are plotted, images of activity are regularly updated via...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Cascade Range Volcanoes
At this site from USGS you can view pictures and resources on the volcanoes located in the Cascade Mountain Range. Experience their beauty and splendor as you learn more about these volcanic mountains.
NC State University
The Engineering Place: Earthquakes and Volcanoes
In this lesson, students simulate volcanic explosions using liquids of varying viscosity, and learn about volcano and earthquake zones around the world.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Volcano Hazards Program: Dotsero Volcanic Center
Since 2001 the USGS has been monitoring the earth's surface in Yellowstone to understand the activity of volcanoes and earthquakes. This resource recognizes the Dotsero Volcanic Center.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Ash Cloud From Icelandic Volcano Disrupts Global Trade
The Icelandic volcano spewed tons of ash into the atmosphere creating havoc for global trade. This article briefly discusses its impact on the environment and the economic consequences of the eruption. Education resources are included....
US Geological Survey
Cvo: Magma, Lava, and Lava Flows
Site delves into magma, lava and lava flows. Provides numerous links for additional references.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Volcanic Hazards, Features, and Phenomena
Site from the U.S. Geological Survey provides a brief list of volcano terminology including descriptions as well as links to major menus.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Natural Hazards Programs: Lessons Learned for Reducing Risk [Pdf]
This site provides links to articles about natural disasters such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, floods, etc.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: Volcanoes
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of volcanoes.
Climate Literacy
Clean: Mt. Pinatubo and the Atmosphere
This lesson explores the impact of volcanic eruptions on the atmosphere. Students will analyze three types of visual information: a graph of aerosol optical depth v. global temperature, a global map with temperature anomalies, and an ash...
NC State University
The Engineering Place: Volcanoes: Viscosity Demonstration
For this instructional activity, students explore how the viscosity of lava affects the intensity of a volcanic eruption, and the resultant landforms that are created.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Global Volcanism Program
The Global Volcanism Program website provides documentation, understanding and general information about global volcanic activity.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Anatomy of a Volcano
A reference page to explore the basic geological features of volcanoes.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Volcanoes: Lesson 2
This lesson will provide models or diagrams that explain how volcanic eruptions occur, and discuss their impact on living things. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Volcanoes."
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Week of 2 17 14: Volcano Erupts in Indonesia
A slideshow of images shows how people in Indonesia have been affected by the recent eruption of a volcano.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Madagascar: What Are Tectonic Plates and How Are They Moving?
This lesson teaches students about tectonic plates, plate boundaries, and their role in earthquakes and volcanoes.