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Volcanoes : What killed 58 people in 1985 and 342 people in 1992? Volcanoes are a natural disaster that can destroy. Knowing about volcanoes and how to avoid their ruin can save your life. This web site by the Federal Emergency Management Agency explains where volcanoes are, famous eruptions of Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Pele, and disaster scales. Know the risk by understanding how damaging volcanoes and other natural disasters are. Battling nature is like playing ?Water, Wind, and Earth? (rocks, paper, scissors). Play the game! Topic: Volcanoes URL: http://www.fema.gov/kids/volcano.htm

Build A Volcano : How would you like to build a volcano, let it erupt, and have no mess to clean? The Natural History Museum of London invites you to build your own volcano online, and challenges you to see how many types you can make. Answer questions as you go, and find out what type of volcano you created. There is a photo of each type and an animation showing how it erupts. Information in the About Volcanoes section tells you about types of lava, volcanic gases, and the role of water in volcanoes. Topic: Volcanoes URL: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/kids-only/earth-space/volcanoes/build-a-volcano/

Volcano World : This site explodes with great information on volcanoes. Search for volcanoes around the world by region, country, name, or description. Read about current eruptions, such as that of Mt. St. Helens in 2005. Learn all about volcanoes on other planets, monuments, and watch video clips. Live vicariously through the adventures of volcanologists and daring tourists as they share stories about volcanoes. Read interviews with volcanologists and find out answers to frequently asked questions. Additional pages address teaching about volcanoes and activities for kids. Topic: Volcanoes URL: http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/index.html

Volcanoes : Can scientists accurately predict when volcanoes will erupt? If they could, the potential to save thousands, if not millions, is a real possibility. This web site uncovers many of the newest developments is volcanology. Learn about the dynamics of the Earth, the melting rock, and historical eruptions of the past. See how scientists are coming closer to being able to accurately forecast an eruption. There is also a link that offers information about coping with the risks and hazards of living near volcanoes. Topic: Volcanoes, Volcanoes--Study and teaching URL: http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcanoes/

Michigan Technological University volcanoes page : The primary focus of volcanology is to provide scientific and educational information that can lead to hazard mitigation. This web site aims to provide information about volcanoes to the public and to complement other informational sites on the web. This site was created when there were almost no other volcano sites--now there are lots, and many of them have far more resources. This web site's objective is to fill in the gaps, it is a great place to begin or finish up a research project. Topic: Volcanoes URL: http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/

Krakatoa: Volcano of Destruction : In 1883, a volcano eruption in Indonesia was heard 3000 miles away! Explore the web site based on the Discovery Channel's documentary about Krakatoa to learn of the destruction caused by this volcano. Enter a virtual volcano to find out about tectonic plates, the ring of fire, and the layers within a volcano. Different types of volcanoes are defined. You can even built your own virtual volcano and watch it erupt. Read stories from people who survived the 1883 eruption. Topic: Volcanoes, Volcanoes--Study and teaching URL: http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/krakatoa/krakatoa.html

Volcanoes: Can We Predict Volcanic Eruptions? Try to melting rock to create magma. Watch a viscosity video clip and a video clip on how hot spots form. Find out why volcanoes erupt in different ways and read to understand plate boundaries. Students can use clues about volcanoes to find out where they are located. Discover what happens when a volcano erupts, and find out if we can predict when a volcano might erupt. This web site has much useful background information for teaching about volcanoes as well as video clips and activities for students to use. Topic: Volcanoes, Volcanoes--Study and teaching URL: http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcanoes/entry.html

Volcano Under the City : Find out about one of the most active and deadly volcanoes in the world today from this web site. The volcano is Nyiragongo just north of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Click to launch the interactive portion of the site, and you will see pictures of parts of the volcano and learn about the "anatomy" of Nyiragongo. You will see the lava flow and learn about the crater that periodically contains a lava lake when the seismic activity within the volcano increases. See how the magma emerges and becomes lava when it erupts onto the Earth's surface. Topic: Lava, Volcanoes URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/volcanocity/anatomy.html

Make Your Own Volcano : Making a home-made volcano can be as detailed as making a model out of paper mache or making a mound out of dirt. This erupting volcano experiment also requires you to gather a film container, food coloring, vinegar, and liquid dish washing soap. After you go outside, you can begin following the steps to building and witnessing a volcanic eruption. After you have finished with this incredible experiment you can learn more about volcanoes in a helpful description written by Science Bob. Topic: Earth sciences--Experiments, Volcanoes--Study and teaching URL: http://www.sciencebob.com/experiments/volcano.html

Environmental Hazards: Volcanoes : On this interactive site designed for teens, you will have a chance to learn about volcanoes. On June 25, 1997, a volcano erupted on the island of Montserrat. Villages on the island were destroyed and nineteen people died. What caused the volcano to erupt? Was the eruption predicted? What impact did the eruption have? What action was taken before, during, and after the eruption? You can click onto each of these questions on this Web page to learn the answers. You will also be able to watch news footage and listen to stories from people who were there. Topic: Montserrat, Volcanoes URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/int/geog/envhaz/flash/volcanoes/index.shtml

How Volcanoes Work : Especially for teachers of earth science, this site explains the science behind volcanoes and volcanic processes. There are two animations and over 250 volcano images. Sections include eruption dynamics, volcano landforms, eruption products, eruption types and more. You can test yourself at the end of each section. Learn the background of historical eruptions, and find out about volcanoes on the moon, Mars and Venus. Print a volcano crossword puzzle and follow the volcano links for more information. Topic: Volcanoes--Study and teaching URL: http://www.geology.sdsu.edu/how_volcanoes_work/

Volcano Watch : The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory keeps residents informed of the volcanic activity happening on the islands and provides articles and information of a broader scope for those interested in studying volcanism and earthquakes. Find detailed information about the volcanoes of Hawaii, historical eruptions, topography, and recent eruption history. Read about Kilauea, which is perhaps the world?s most active volcano--its eruptions, hazards, and history. Also find out about Mauna Loa, the Earth?s largest volcano. View the photo gallery for pictures of Hawaii?s volcanoes and learn how they work Topic: Volcanoes--Study and teaching URL: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/

The Volcano Simulator : Simulate your own volcano with this online feature from the Alaska Museum. The instructions tell you to drag the slider to adjust the amount of silica in the magma. Find out what silica has to do with the type of volcanic rock that is produced. Each of these types is named and described. Several different types of eruptions are also described. An animation shows you the type of eruption produced with different types of volcanic rock. Topic: Alaska, Viscosity, Volcanoes URL: http://www.alaskamuseum.org/features/volcano/index.htm

Volcanoes Under the City : A city in the Democratic Republic of Congo has an active, deadly volcano located very near to it. See what it was like for scientists to spend two weeks inside the crater of the volcano called Nyiragongo. You will learn all about their expedition and what they discovered. An interactive feature from this PBS web site illustrates what makes this volcano tick. Find out if volcanic eruptions can be predicted and watch a slide show of some of the most deadly volcanoes. Topic: Congo (Democratic Republic), Volcanism, Volcanoes URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/volcanocity/

Catalogue of Canadian Volcanoes : This Web site contains information about volcanoes in western Canada that are less than 5 million years old, and the younger volcanoes located in south-central British Columbia. You can choose to research volcanoes in these regions from a list or from a map. Click onto "Featured Volcanoes" for articles on: Garibaldi Volcano, Mount Meager, Hoodoo Mountain, Iskut River, Volcano Mountain, Mount Edziza, Lava Fork, Nazko Cone, Mount Baker, Tseax Cone, and Mount Churchill. The Geological Survey of Canada provides this site. Topic: Geology--Canada, Volcanoes URL: http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/volcanoes/cat/index_e.php

Volcanoes and Climate Change : How do volcanoes affect how our climate? NASA's Earth Observatory has an article that describes the relationship between climate change and volcanoes. Find out why volcanic eruptions can reduce the amount of solar radiation that reaches the earth. Learn how long these climate changes can last both in the long term and the short term. There are specific details about a study done by a research team using climate simulations. The site includes photos of volcanic eruptions. Topic: Climatic changes, Volcanoes URL: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Study/Volcano/

Volcano Watch: Mapping New Lava : On this web site created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), you will learn about how geologists are using new techniques to map new lava flows. In Hawaii, scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey are mapping the new lava flows from Kilauea Volcano to determine their extent and volume. Find out why it is so important to get accurate measurements and how scientists now use portable Global Position System (GPS) receivers to record positions within fifteen feet. Topic: Geology--Research, Lava, Volcanoes URL: http://www.fema.gov/kids/lavamap.htm

Volcanic Violence : Volcano lovers are invited to enjoy this site by the Why Files where there is an abundance of facts about volcanoes as well as some great photographs. New information about Mount St. Helen's in Washington has been added. Find out where volcanoes get their power and what they can tell us about the earth. The Ring of Fire around the Pacific Ocean is described and shown on a map. Learn what data is used to forecast volcanoes, and discover the meaning of many terms relating to volcanoes. Volcanoes throughout history are described. Topic: Volcanoes URL: http://whyfiles.org/031volcano/index.html

Volcanoes.com : Volcanoes.com is overflowing with information on these fascinating landforms! Find links to information on volcanoes around the world. Read the latest volcano news to learn about the most recent volcanic activity. It is updated daily and covers the globe. Search the web and an encyclopedia. Check out the photo gallery for great color pictures. Read exciting volcano stories. Suggested links to other web sites that have general information about how volcanoes work are provided. Read book reviews, too. Topic: Volcanoes URL: http://www.volcanoes.com/

Stromboli Online : Would you like to join a team of scientists on a volcano expedition? Here on this site, you can go on virtual tours. Tag along with scientists to research volcanoes all around the world. On this Web page, you will find a map of the world. Select your destination from the photo icons on the map. Then, take a look at the Index on the left side of the page. You will need to click onto "Virtual Climb" for the tour of that location. Topic: Volcanoes URL: http://www.swisseduc.ch/stromboli/perm/index-en.html

Explosions on the Edge of an Active Lava Delta : The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory explains explosions on the edge of an active lava delta with pictures, drawings, and this article. The beautiful and spectacular explosions called tephra jets occur when lava pours into the ocean. The lava can instantly transform seawater to steam, causing explosions that blast hot rocks, water, and molten lava fragments into the air. Even more violent and dangerous is the reaction when steam driven explosions cause the leading edge of a growing lava delta to collapse into the sea. Topic: Volcanoes URL: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/hazards/oceanentry/deltaexplosions/

Mount St. Helens : Mount St. Helens in located in the state of Washington. Here is your opportunity to join a scientist on a climb up to the summit of this volcano. This virtual tour is easy to follow, and you will get the opportunity to see incredible views of Mount Saint Helens and the surrounding landscape. Continue to click onto the arrows and small images for your tour. As you climb, you will be informed of how high you've climbed, and how far you still have to go. Only 8281 feet, and you will be on the crater rim! Topic: Volcanoes URL: http://www.swisseduc.ch/stromboli/perm/msh/virtual-walk/index-en.html

Mount Etna Morphing to More Explosive Volcano, Study Says : Even volcanoes leave fingerprints. Pierre Schiano and his colleagues have studied the geochemical fingerprints of Mt. Etna's evolution. They believe the proof lies in the study of lava flows. This article provides a primary example of the geochemical cycle by describing Mt. Etna's change from a "hot spot" type volcano to an 'island-arc" variety. Vivid photographs show plumes of ash. If the findings of these geochemical fingerprints hold true, Mt. Etna is getting close to a violent eruption. Topic: Geochemical cycles, Volcanoes--Study and teaching URL: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2001/08/0829_tvmountetna.html

Volanoes : Available in both English and Spanish, this site also allows you to choose beginner, intermediate or advanced levels to explore volcanoes. Volcano Formation is explained and demonstrated by animations. Investigate the processes that lead to volcanism, and find out which other planets also have volcanoes. The Eruptions link offers images and explains the different forms of eruptions. Shield volcanoes, cinder cones and composite volcanoes are described. Learn about the Pacific Rim of Fire, a remarkable fact about the surface of the earth. Topic: Volcanoes, Volcanoes--Study and teaching URL: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/interior/volcanos_general.html

Fire Walking With Lava Junkies : Writer-photographer James Balog literally "played with fire" by photographing Hawaii's Kilauea volcano during an eruption. You can read about the experience and see the results in the seven amazing photographs on this National Geographic Adventure magazine web site. Click on "Enter the Gallery" and see the skylight that geologists call the Cookie Monster because of its likeness to the character on Sesame Street. Click on the "Next Photo" link at the bottom of each page to see the progressively closer pictures of the lava flow. Learn more about lava and active volcanoes on each screen Topic: Lava URL: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/0302/photo_index.html