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Popocatepetl
Basic information on the volcano Popocatepetl. Also includes brief information on the two eruptions in 1997 and 1998.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Italian Style: Eruption!
Research Mt. Vesuvius and scientists' preparations for a future eruption. Produce a television program about volcanoes for middle school learners as part of a public information campaign to inform citizens of Washington State about Mount...
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Eruption From Space
This amazing photo shows a volcanic eruption as seen from space. A giant plume of smoke bellows out from the ice capped volcanic crater.
PBS
Nova: Deadly Volcanos
Over the past four centuries volcanos have killed over a quarter of a million people. Nine historic volcanos are briefly described in a slideshow with descriptions of each.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Band of Volcanoes in the Pacific
Students 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...
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Nasa Online: Light: Atmosphere
An interactive look at our atmosphere and factors which affect planet Earth. NASA measurements of volcanic eruptions, toxic emissions, aerosols, and wind patterns are all graphically displayed. Basic text plus bold visuals make this...
University of Washington
University of Washington: Physics of Tsunamis
The civil engineering department presents the physics of a tsunami. The topics addressed: what does "tsunami" mean; how do tsunamis differ from other water waves; how do earthquakes generate tsunamis; how do landslides, volcanic...
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Bc Open Textbooks: Physical Geology: Crystallization of Magma
The minerals that make up igneous rocks crystallize at a range of different temperatures. The sequence in which minerals crystallize from magma is known as the Bowen reaction series. An explanation of the reaction series is provided...
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...
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Volcanoes
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.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Monitoring Active Volcanoes
This site from the US Geological Survey contains four pages full of information. The introduction discusses how volcanoes are monitored, the technique page discusses the equipment and the case studies show data. There is a conclusion at...
Read Works
Read Works: Fleeing Goma
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage shares the devastating effects from a volcanic eruption in the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Volcano Blasts Once Super Heated Earth
From ABC News in Science, Julie Steenhuysen's article explores the results of ancient volcanic eruptions that caused a warming effect on the Earth and possibly caused the death of certain species.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Distribution of Active Volcanoes Exercise
This six-week long exercise asks students to gather, chart, interpret, and synthesize data on current volcanic events. A brief role playing activity and virtual field trip concludes the exercise.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Volcanoes
This online book by Robert Tilling covers some key concepts such as eruptions, extraterrestrial volcanoes, and people and volcanoes.
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.
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Geo Topics: Volcanoes
This site explains what a volcano is by looking at the features, types, and the location of volcanoes The site also looks at some case studies for further information.
Libre Text
Libre Text: Plate Tectonics and People
Over geologic time, plate movements in concert with other geologic processes, such as glacial and stream erosion, have created some of nature's most magnificent scenery. The Himalayas, the Swiss Alps, and the Andes are some spectacular...
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Cal Poly Pomona: Igneous Rocks
If you need a technical summary of igneous rock classification, then this resource is worth checking out. It has several different diagrams to help you visualize the classification process.
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.
Weather Wiz Kids
Weather Wiz Kids: Volcanos
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.
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Georgia Perimeter College: Igneous Rocks
This resource provides a description of igneous rock, its origin and the types of rock that are formed from a volcanic eruption.
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...
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