Curated OER
Fractions of Active Volcanoes
In this fractions worksheet, students draw the fraction of active volcanoes in the different areas of the world. Students color 4 different areas to represent the fraction of the world with active volcanoes.
Curated OER
Volcanic Unrest
Students explore the Ring of Fire. In this volcano lesson, students discuss active volcanoes in the world and explore viscosity as they participate in a hands-on classroom activity.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The World of Volcanoes
In this segment from Nature, Scientists travel to the top of Mount Kilauea to collect molten lava samples for testing.
University of Hawai'i
Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilaueu
Kilauea erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
University of Hawai'i
Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Loihi
Loihi is believed to be one of the youngest volcanoes in the Hawaiian chain. You can view elevation maps and even take a virtual tour.
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University: Active Volcanoes
Here you'll find a map of all the active volcanoes by region. Links to additional information are also provided.
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.
PBS
Nova: Volcano Under the City
Nyiragongo, a stratovolcano located north of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens an entire city. Learn about this active volcano here and how it impacts those who live in this precarious location.
Other
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...
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Mt. Saint Helen
This page has a graphical and textual table of contents. You can go to an introduction, preface, previous eruption history, reawakening, and more!
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
Living on Active Volcanoes on Hawaii
Living on the island of Hawaii brings you the hazard of living near a volcano. Read about actual eruptions and get scientific seismic information and maps.
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.
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.
Center for Educational Technologies
Center for Educational Technologies: Exploring the Environment: Volcanoes
Learn about volcanoes and apply what you know to making decisions about how to handle real world situations. You will find lots of supporting materials for these activities.
Oregon State University
Volcano World:tectonics and Volcanoes of Japan
This site has information about the tectonics and volcanoes of Japan. There is a map of all the volcanoes that have erupted since 1900.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Hotspot Lesson: Samoan Hotspot
Using the Hotspot Theory and Plate Velocities, students make comparisons between Hawaii and Samoa in an attempt to determine the volcanic origin of Samoa.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Hotspot Lesson: Hotspot Theory and Plate Velocities
Students use a data set of ages of Hawaiian Volcanoes and seamounts and how far they are from the active volcanism, and then plot the data on a graph, and finally determine the plate velocity.
PBS
Can We Predict Eruptions?
How did scientists know that Mount St. Helens was going to erupt? Discover the toolkit that volcanologists use to predict eruptions.
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Monitoring Active Volcanoes
This site from the US Geological Survey contains four pages full of information. The introduction discusses how volcanoes are monitored, the technique page discusses the equipment and the case studies show data. There is a conclusion at...
US Geological Survey
Alaska Volcano Observatory: Current Volcanic Activity in Alaska
Current activity among Alaska's volcanoes is reported at this detailed site. Kamchatka Peninsula's volcanoes also receive attention. Location of active and dormant volcanoes are plotted, images of activity are regularly updated via...
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Hawaiian Volcanoes
This site from the US Geological Survey provides general information about the Hawaiian volcanoes.
US Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey: Kilauea Volcano
These time lapse movies of Kilauea are hosted by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. This resource also includes a webcam which provides near real time footage of two active volcanoes.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Volcano Cams Around the World
Through the wizardry of online cams, you can view major volcanos around the world.