Annenberg Foundation
Geometry 3D Shapes: 3D Shapes
Explore vocabulary related to three-dimensional shapes. An instructional website describes the characteristics of different geometric solids. Learners can use an interactive component to view nets, faces, vertices, and edges of common...
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Environmental Geology: Volcanoes
Investigate the science of volcanoes on the surface of the earth. Discover their types, hazards and effects.
Other
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.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Global Volcanism Program: Volcanoes of the World
The Smithsonian Institute presents a searchable database on volcanoes of the world. Search by region, volcano name, or eruption date. There is also a chronological list of large eruptions during the last 10,000 years.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Volcano
Definitions, facts, charts, activities, crafts, quizzes, and diagrams for teaching and learning about volcanoes.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4kids: All About Volcanoes
An introductory look at volcanoes. Basic facts like the different kinds of volcanoes, kinds of lava, and structure are explained in a brief, easy to understand way. A brief quiz to test comprehension follows.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Hawaiian Volcanoes
This site from the US Geological Survey provides general information about the Hawaiian volcanoes.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Volcano World
An educational portal that consolidates all kinds of useful information about volcanoes. Choose from a menu of topic options and start exploring or use the site's search tool to find just what you're looking for.
BBC
Bbc: Cbbc Newsround Guides: Volcanoes
Learn about the cause, types, and effects of volcanoes in this guide.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: How Hawaiian Volcanoes Work
This page from the US Geological Survey has several links to pages that explain the formation of volcanoes. These links will also explain the creation of new land and other hazards.
University of Hawai'i
University of Hawaii: Hawaii Center for Volcanology
This is the home page for the Hawaii Center for Volcanology. Look through this site and virtually visit the different volcanoes in Hawaii. Also provides a description of the formation of the Hawaiian Islands from volcanic activity.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Volcanoes
Kids learn about the science of volcanoes including how they form mountains, lava, and magma; types such as cinder cone, composite, and shield; watch a video about volcanoes.
San Diego State University
San Diego State University: How Volcanoes Work: Eruption Types
Learn about the different ways that volcanoes erupt. These eruptions are closely related to the kind of volcanic activity that is occurring. Includes a quiz at the end.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Volcanism
Volcanoes are one of the most dynamic, powerful, and visible forces on Earth. This interactive resource adapted from the National Park Service uses images to describe different types and parts of volcanoes, volcanic rocks, magma, and...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Volcanic Hazards, Features, and Phenomena
Site from the U.S. Geological Survey provides a brief list of volcano terminology including descriptions as well as links to major menus.
Other
Puna Ridge: Voyage to Puna Ridge
On January 3, 1983, fountains of lava erupted from a fissure on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, sending rivers of molten rock flowing towards the sea. Nearly 16 years later, the eruption continues with no sign of letting up. This site provides...
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Putting Earthquakes in Their Place
Discover the location of faults by viewing a schematic Global Tectonic Activity Map. View the location of different types of faults, active spreading centers and volcanoes
PBS
Nova: Seismic Signals
Scientists have determined that the earthquakes preceding volcanic eruptions are different than those that precede earthquakes. Discover the sounds and wave patterns produced by the three different types of volcanic seismic activities.
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters
Discover the true powers of Mother Nature through this vivid collection of research which delves into the causes of natural disasters and the impacts on those affected.
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