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.
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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.
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Illustration of a Landslide From a Volcano
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
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Illustration of a Landslide From a Volcano
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
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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.
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Mt. Mayuyama, Unzen Volcano Complex, Kyushu, Japan
Describes what a volcano landslide is, how they occur, the effects of these landslides, and case studies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.