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The Many Faces of Mt. St. Helens
This site is all about Mt. St. Helens. It contains a table of facts about the eruption of the volcano in 1980. Use the menu bar at the bottom of the page to learn more about Mt. St. Helens before, during, and after the May 18th, 1980...
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College of New Jersey: Mt. Vesuvius
Interesting site on Pompeii. The first graphic you see is the city of Pompeii. Includes information and graphics about the volcano.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Fire and Mud, Mount Pinatubo
A chronicle of the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. Click on Fire and Mud Contents at the bottom of the first page to see the contents of this report.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Society: Hawaiian Volcanoes
This is an online book about Hawaiian volcanoes. You can learn about the past, present and future of the Hawaiian volcanoes.
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.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey/ 20th Century Eruptions
table of 20th century eruptions. The dates are in chronological order starting with the most recent. Each eruption has a link and a description.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Global Volcanism Program: Krakatau
The volcano Krakatau is in Indonesia. Learn about its background information, description, frequently asked questions, items of interest and useful links.
Swiss Educ
Swiss Educ.: Stromboli Online: Mt. St. Helens
Come along on a virtual tour of Mt. St. Helens with the Stromboli Online Team as they take you along with them to view how life has returned to the mountain after its horrific explosion. Users need to navigate the site using the links on...
Oregon State University
Volcano World: Krakatau, Sundra Strait
Maps and great graphics of Krakatau. Learn about the size and formation of Krakatau. Find out the last time Krakatau erupted. Also, links to recent photos.
PBS
Nova: Mystery of the Megavolcano
Learn about the 74,000 year old eruption of the Toba volcano which produced 670 cubic miles of magma. Compare its' dimensions to other famous eruptions to get an understanding of its enormous dimensions.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey/ Historic Eruptions
Tambora of Indonesia had one of the deadliest eruptions since 1500. You will learn about the volcano and you can link to other related items.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Potential Hazards of Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier first erupted a million years ago. Find out all about its eruptive history and potential hazards that could threaten people today.
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Lanzarote Guide: Volcanic Eruptions
The Lanzarote volcanic mountains erupted in 1700, destroying many villages. Read about the eruptions at this site.
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Awesome80s.com: Mt. St. Helen's Eruption
Read about the eruption of Mt. St. Helen's. Includes first-hand descriptions by geologists. Also includes a table which lists other notable volcanic eruptions that have happened in the 20th century.
NASA
Nasa: Mt. Rainier
A radar image of Mt. Rainier can be seen on this page. Mt. Rainier had its last eruption 150 years ago. Click on this page to find out more info.
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.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Popocatepetl Volcano in Mexico
General information on the Mexican volcano. View graphics of Popocatepetl and learn about the eruption process.
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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.
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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 in Paradise: Paradise Postponed
Research the eruption of the Soufriere Hills volcano that devastated the island of Montserrat, and create a mini volcano using the chemical reaction caused by mixing baking soda and vinegar.
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.