Volcanoes Geology The Earth Science

Volcanoes Geology The Earth Science

Volcanoes

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- Site monitors the largest volcanic system in North America. Offers information about current activity, volcanic history and a photo gallery.
- Watch fascinating video clips of volcanoes erupting.
- Includes stories about volcanoes by children's author Jane Kurtz, school project ideas, legends, virtual field trips, and games.
- Questions about volcanoes in general, and about specific volcanoes.
- Contains information related to the volcano Mt. Etna including formation, location, history, consequences, benefits, preventative measures, and comparison with other volcanoes.
- Talks about the Volcanic Explosivity Index. Talks about predicting volcanic activity and disaster planning.
- Explains what a volcano is and identifies active volcanoes in the United States.
- View a photograph and learn some basic information about this type of volcano.
- Yellowstone National Park provides information about geothermal features like hot springs, mudpots, fumaroles (steam vents), geysers and more.
- A look at volcanoes on Mars, Venus, the Earth's moon and Io.
- Choose from 6 volcano virtual field trips. Includes photos and maps.
- Volcano experts offers answers to well over 100 user-submitted questions.
- Lists information about volcanoes such as why they erupt and what they are made of. Also contains activities and links to other informative sites.
- Companion Web site to the NOVA program. An interview with seismologist Bernard Chouet, who has come up with a new method for predicting volcanic eruptions.
- Volcano facts and a glossary.
- National Geographic feature explains how volcanoes form and examine the destruction wrought on the Caribbean island of Montserrat.
- A photo essay from Time recording the eruption of the volcano from July 12 - 27, 2001.
- Popocatepetl in Central Mexico. Includes refreshable images and background information.

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