Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute: Dive and Discover: Expeditions to Sea Floor
Join Woods Hole scientists as they search for new volcanic eruptions on the ridge system in the eastern Pacific.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Volcano Lightning
This incredible photo shows the rare occurence of lightning that forms from the generation of electrical charges inside the ash plumes of an erupting volcano.
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Bbc News: The Eruption That Changed Iceland Forever
The volcanic eruption on March 21, 2010, that grounded flights in the UK and Europe, was not the first. In 1783, the Laki eruption wiped out a fifth of the island's population as well as tens of thousands across Europe. This article...
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Ash Cloud From Icelandic Volcano Disrupts Global Trade
The erupting Icelandic Volcano has 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. Education resources are included. (20...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Deadly Shadow of Vesuvius
Observe the relationship among volcanoes, earthquakes and lithospheric plates by collecting data and creating maps. This activity was created to be used with the NOVA program, "Deadly Shadow of Vesuvius" but the video is not necessary...
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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.
University of Hawai'i
The Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium: Volcanology Activity
There are 5 experiments with teacher and student pages. EXCELLENT hands on experiments. Students can learn how lava flows, lava layering and viscosity.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Global Volcanism Program: Popocatepetl Mexico
A lot of links to Popocatepetl in Mexico. You can link to background information, graphics and images, items of interest, menu of interest and useful links.
PBS
Pbs: Kamchatka
Kamchatka has never been a quiet volcano. It is located in the Ring of Fire. You can learn about its eruptions and the people.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Aetna (Etna)
This site focuses on the Greek Mythology behind Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, which is located in Sicily, Italy.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Natural Disasters
Students are introduced to our planet's structure and its dynamic system of natural forces through an examination of the natural hazards of earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, floods and tornados, as well as avalanches, fires,...
Virginia Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Institute: Greenhouse Dinosaur Extinction Theory
This comprehensive page discusses the Asteroid Impact vs. Volcano-Greenhouse dinosaur extinction debate. It was written by paleontologist, professor, and scientist Dr. Dewey McLean.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: November 29, 1975 Kalapana
Describes details of the earthquake of November 29, 1975 Kalapana in Hawaii, the tsunami, and the eruption of the volcano Kilauea as a result of the earthquake.
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Image Map of Types of Volcano Hazards, With Links to Detailed Descriptions
Clearly labeled diagram of a volcanic eruption, with a focus on the hazardous effects of landslides, pyroclastic flows, lava flows, eruption clouds, acid rain, tephra, and lahars.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Volcano
Smoke bellows from a volcano crater as an eruption takes place. This kind of volcanic activity can be quite common on active volcanoes around the world.
South Carolina Educational Television
Know It All: Atmosphere | Nasa Online
The Earth is surrounded by a thin envelope of gases called the atmosphere. More than 500 active volcanoes erupt around the world affecting the Earth's atmosphere and global climate.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science in Paradise: Paradise Postponed
Research the eruption of the Soufriere Hills volcano that devastated the island of Montserrat, and create a mini volcano using the chemical reaction caused by mixing baking soda and vinegar.
CNN
Cnn: Ring of Fire
Scientists say that the Ring of Fire is coming back to life. Discover which volcano might be next to erupt.
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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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Wikipedia: Mayon Volcano
A Wikipedia entry on the Mayon Volcano, the most active volcano in the Philippines. Excellent photos and maps. Includes a log of recent eruptions.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 11 25 13: Volcanic Eruption Births New Japanese Island
Brief article reports on the emergence of a new small island off the coast of Japan due to volcanic activity.