US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Mt. Rainier
Extensive information on Mt. Rainier in Washington. Links to current information, background information, visit a volcano, items of interest, publications and reports, educational outreach, menus of interest and useful links.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Savage Earth: Tsunamis
Excellent site exploring the mysterious and destructive tsunamis. Explore this scientific marvel and learn about the causes and dangers.
Other
Internet Geography: Volcanoes
Investigate volcanoes with this interactive site containing a virtual field trip and other activities.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Geo Logic: Volcanologists
With the help of GEOLogic puzzles, students are asked to resolve how many days each of several volcanologists spent at a volcano and what day they started for the volcano.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Volcano
Definitions, facts, charts, activities, crafts, quizzes, and diagrams for teaching and learning about volcanoes.
BBC
Bbc History: Ancient History: Romans: Work and Play in Everyday Pompeii
An online gallery of objects and paintings found in Pompeii provide insight into how the Roman inhabitants of the city lived and worked. Archived.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Natural Disasters Around the World: Understanding and Empathy
Come and learn how to begin to help parents and educators address the aftermath of a natural disaster with children through reading and books. This site features a list of titles to begin this journey of healing.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Explosive Fun With Volcanoes
In this activity the students will work in groups to make their own volcanoes and learn the different aspects of a volcano.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: Natural Hazards
In this lesson plan, students are introduced to a variety of natural hazards and explore how understanding these threats make us better able to avoid or reduce their potential harmful impact.
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.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Examples of Destructive Forces of Nature
Discusses the destructive forces unleashed by volcanic eruptions, and the movement of water, wind, ice, and tectonic plates.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Examples of Constructive Forces of Nature
Discusses the constructive forces resulting from volcanic eruptions and the movement of water, wind, ice, and tectonic plates.
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.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Volcano Theories May Need Revision
From ABC News in Science, Anna Salleh's article discusses controversial research by Professor John Tarduno which suggests new ideas toward the formation of chain volcanic islands.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: What Are Volcano Hazards?
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists are assessing hazards at many of the almost 70 active and potentially active volcanoes in the United States. In this article, learn how they are closely monitoring activity at the most...
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.
University of Hawai'i
The Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium: Volcanology Activity
There are 5 experiments with teacher and student pages. EXCELLENT hands on experiments. Young scholars can learn how lava flows, lava layering and viscosity.
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Dimming the Sun
An online presentation of NOVA's program Dimming the Sun. You can read a transcript of the show, read an essay on the effect of contrails on global warming, and view slideshows tracing a timeline of climate change and new technologies...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Deadly Shadow of Vesuvius
Observe the relationship among volcanoes, earthquakes and lithospheric plates by collecting data and creating maps. This activity was created to be used with the NOVA program, "Deadly Shadow of Vesuvius" but the video is not necessary...
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.
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