The fastest growing volcano in recorded history grew more than 150 meters in less than a week and to more than 424 meters in less than a decade. How do we safely monitor active volcanoes? Young scientists design an...

In the summer of 1815, snow fell every month in New England. Was this related to the volcanic eruption of Tambora in Indonesia earlier in the year? Young scientists design their own experiments to research the long-term effect a volcanic...

Everybody loves to contribute to the conversation, but it needs to be done politely so as not to interrupt. Help your little ones learn how to add to a conversation appropriately with a few activities that complement the book, My Mouth...

Did you know there are 20 volcanoes erupting at any given time? Pupils look at various igneous rocks, read local geologic maps, and determine if their area has a history of volcanic activity. A reading passage and analysis questions...

Pupils interpret maps and graph data related to volcanic ash. Then they analyze the importance of wind speed and the dangers of the ash to both life, air temperature, and technology. 

What occurs following a natural disaster? High schoolers research this question and others as they investigate natural succession after a disaster. First, as they differentiate between primary and secondary succession, they explain...

Young geologists piece together the puzzle of plate tectonics in an earth science lesson. Given a physical map of the world, they search for land formations that indicate the location of different types of plate boundaries.

Here is a fantastic, educational handout packed with information and facts not only about the planets in our solar system, but also regarding major moons and their surface features, dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids. 

This media-rich essay from NOVA Online describes the challenges of forecasting volcanic eruptions and includes information about specific cases.

This graphical and textual journey about the US volcanoes was made by Steven Brantley. There is an introduction, volcanoes and plate tectonics, Hawaiian volcanoes, cascade volcanoes, restless volcanoes, a glossary and further readings.

Discusses volcanoes and what causes them to erupt, the types of volcanoes and eruptions, underwater eruptions, the structure of a volcano, and the impact of a volcanic eruption.

Review volcanoes and volcanic eruptions using this brief review guide.

Learn about the effects of volcanic eruptions.

Types of volcanic eruptions are named after actual volcanoes. View the eruptions of these volcanoes.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers volcanoes, and the different types of eruptions that can occur from them.

This is an online book about Hawaiian volcanoes. You can learn about the past, present and future of the Hawaiian volcanoes.

table of 20th century eruptions. The dates are in chronological order starting with the most recent. Each eruption has a link and a description.

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...

Tambora of Indonesia had one of the deadliest eruptions since 1500. You will learn about the volcano and you can link to other related items.

The Lanzarote volcanic mountains erupted in 1700, destroying many villages. Read about the eruptions at this site.

Use this site to discover some interesting facts about volcanoes and how they affect the earth. See some great animation and photos of volcanoes as well.

A site answering questions such as volcano type, how scientist predict eruptions, and how scientist know hot spots exist in Yellowstone National Park.

Read this EPA resource about what to do if you are in immediate danger from a volcanic eruption.

Great resource for learning all about tornadoes. Find out how they are formed, how they erupt, the different types, and notable volcanic eruptions. Also includes safety tips, animations, and activities.