US Geological Survey
Usgs: Volcano Watch
Read what the scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory have recently observed about the state of Hawaii's volcanoes in the the weekly "Volcano Watch" newsletter. Issues of the newsletter from 1994 forward are archived on this site.
Other
University of Delaware: Plate Tectonics
This site is a very simple overview of plate tectonics. It includes a map of all the major plates and a diagram of the layers of the earth.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions
Explains what earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are and how they are related.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Underwater Volcano Facts
Provides information about underwater volcanoes.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute Online: Earthforce in the Core
This site from The Franklin Institute Online takes you to the core of the earth and discusses how volcanoes are formed. Provides links to general volcano information as well as volcano science and teacher resources.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Volcano
Illustrated resource explores how volcanoes are formed and the different types of volcanoes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Volcano Characteristics Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes the key points about volcano characteristics. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Supervolcanoes Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide briefly summarizes key points about supervolcanoes.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Science Is a Volcanic Eruption!
This lesson plan is designed to teach young children about volcanoes by making a model volcano and having it erupt.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Ring of Fire
Information on the Ring of Fire, what caused it, where it is located, and the active volcanoes.
University of Hawai'i
Ask an Earth Expert: What Are the Different Types of Volcanoes?
A concise explanation of the three types of volcanoes recognized by geologists.
NOAA
Noaa: Ngdc: Volcanoes
Take this short online quiz and find out how much you know about volcanoes.
Curated OER
Indexed Tectonic Map of the World
Here you'll find a map of all the active volcanoes by region. Links to additional information are also provided.
Curated OER
Illustration of a Landslide From a Volcano
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
Curated OER
Illustration of a Landslide From a Volcano
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
Curated OER
Sketch of Volcano Landslide and Directed Blast, Mount St. Helens, Washington
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
Curated OER
Mt. Mayuyama, Unzen Volcano Complex, Kyushu, Japan
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
Curated OER
Hummocks of Landslide Deposit, Mount St. Helens, Washington
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
Curated OER
Coldwater Lake, Blocked by Landslide Deposit, Mount St. Helens, Washington
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
Curated OER
Horseshoe Shaped Crater of Mount St. Helens, Washington
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
Curated OER
Eruption Science: Volcanoes as Labs
There is now a worldwide effort to try to determine what causes volcanoes to erupt. This informative site provides information regarding what scientists are doing to gain a better understanding of volcanic eruptions.
Curated OER
Scholastic News: Severe Weather and Natural Disasters: Volcanoes
This site gives a comprehensive look at volcanoes. It begins with a basic overview, and then goes in-depth. The site includes an expert's section, words to know, witness accounts, experiments, and how to prepare for a volcanic eruption...
Curated OER
View of Haleakala Crater, Island of Maui, Hawai`i, Looking Ene
Find information about the Haleakala Crater and the East Maui volcano, including the volcano's eruptive history, maps of the crater, and geologic data sets.