University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Why Does Climate Change?
Factors that have the power to change global climate can be natural, like volcanic eruptions and changes in solar energy, or caused by humans, like the addition of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.
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.
Other
Volcano Live: Krakatau Volcano the Eruption of 1883
The sequence of events that occurred during the time leading up to the eruption of the Krakatau Volcano. Also lists details of the aftermath of the eruption.
Other
Popocatepetl
Basic information on the volcano Popocatepetl. Also includes brief information on the two eruptions in 1997 and 1998.
Other
List of Acitve Volcanoes
A table of active volcanoes in the world. The table states the name of the volcano, the number of eruptions, the date of the last eruption, and its location.
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.
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: Composite Volcanoes
This resource provides information about composite volcanoes.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Science Is a Volcanic Eruption!
This lesson plan is designed to teach young children about volcanoes by making a model volcano and having it erupt.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: What Controls the Climate?
Learn what aspects of our planet have an impact on climate. Links to related materials.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Natural Disaster?
Learn the effects of natural disasters and the difference between natural disasters and man-made disasters. Also explores ten different natural disasters.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Pop a Rocket
Try this at-home science experiment to learn how to make a two-part rocket fuel system that safely explodes.
Curated OER
Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilauea
Kilaueu erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
Curated OER
Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilauea
Kilaueu erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
Curated OER
Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilauea
Kilaueu erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
Curated OER
Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilauea
Kilaueu erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
Curated OER
Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilauea
Kilaueu erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.