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BBC

Bbc: Week of 9 1 14: Iceland Issues New Volcano Alert

For Students 9th - 10th
Iceland has been on the watch for potential disaster caused by volcanic explosions. Read about the current risks and view video of the eruptions from the Bardarbunga volcano.
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Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Ash Blast

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses work done by scientists looking at the potential health risks from the April 2011 volcanic eruptions in Iceland, which sent clouds of ash across Europe. [May 8, 2011]
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Ash Cloud From Icelandic Volcano Disrupts Global Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
The Icelandic volcano 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 of the eruption. Education resources are included....
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Lesson Plan
Climate Literacy

Clean: Mt. Pinatubo and the Atmosphere

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Facts

For Students 4th - 6th
Pronouncing the name of this Icelandic volcano is definitely not easy! It became famous in 2010 when it erupted and spread volcanic ash over the whole of Europe, grounding air traffic. Learn some facts about this volcano, the events of...
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Curated OER

Bbc News: The Eruption That Changed Iceland Forever

For Students 9th - 10th
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...