Curated OER
It's Going to Blow Up!
Get your ocean explorers online, reading articles about submarine volcanoes. They answer a series of questions and take a geometery challenge in which they calculate how much of a volcano has been blown away. Make sure to explore several...
Curated OER
What Causes Volcanoes?
For this volcano worksheet, students will label the parts of a volcano on a diagram. Then students will identify the 3 kinds of places where volcanoes can occur and describe how volcanoes are formed in the Pacific Ring of Fire. This...
Curated OER
"Tsunamis"
High schoolers visit a PBS Website about tsunamis to consider their causes, effects and steps countries have taken to try to defend against them. They answer questions and create a brochure explaining tsunami facts and procedures to...
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.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Ring of Fire & Plate Tectonics
A massive amount of information on the Ring of Fire and plate tectonics. There are links to graphics and text. The volcanoes in the Ring of Fire are discussed in detail by area.
NOAA
Noaa: Submarine Ring of Fire 2006
This multi-media site is packed with interesting information about the exploration of the undersea volcanos situated along the Marianna Arc.
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...
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Map of Ring of Fire
A clear map of the Ring of Fire, with each volcano named. There are a few sentences of caption under the map.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Ring of Fire
Students identify plate boundaries as well as continents, countries, and bodies of water to become familiar with an area known as the "Ring of Fire."
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Ring of Fire O Logy Card
Flip over this interactive OLogy flash card to read about the Ring of Fire, a series of volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean along the Pacific Plate.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: New Zealand
Features a travel guide and country profile of New Zealand including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Geology: Pacific Ring of Fire
A slide show presentation illustrating the characteristics of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Science Struck
Science Struck: 19 Worst Natural Disasters in the History of Japan
Presents a list of the nineteen worst natural disasters to strike Japan, along with descriptions, year, number of casualties, and where each occurred. Japan has been hit by earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, typhoons, blizzards,...
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.
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.
CNN
Cnn: Japan Fearful of Re Energized "Ring of Fire"
Article describing Japan's reactions to the Ring of Fire heating up again. 10/1995
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pacific Ring of Fire
Wikipedia offers information on the location of the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Map included.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth: Ring of Fire
A report on the ring of fire. You can click on the graphic to see a map of the ring of fire.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Ring of Fire
Information on the Ring of Fire, what caused it, where it is located, and the active volcanoes.