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U. S. Geological Survey Volcano Site
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/
This informative site is produced by the U. S. Geological Survey.
Learn about the different types of volcanoes, current volcanic activity,
historical facts, and more. The Educator's Page includes some excellent online texts that clearly demonstrate the geological principles governing volcanoes.
Volcanic World
http://volcano.und.edu/
Well-designed and user-friendly, Volcano World is a comprehensive resource for the volcano enthusiast. Read about volcanic parks around the world, find out which volcanoes are currently erupting, watch QuickTime video clips of eruptions, and much more.
Can We Predict Volcanoes?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcanoes/
A great educational experience, this interactive exhibit clearly illustrates how volcanoes work and explores whether we can predict them. This site also has a comprehensive page of resources for the volcano enthusiast.
Michigan Technology University Volcanoes Page
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/
This site explores current global volcanic activity, research in remote sensing of volcanoes, hazard mitigation, and "Decade Volcanoes." Check out some "live cams" set at Etna, Vulcano and Stomboli volcanoes.
Model of a Volcano
http://www.giseis.alaska.edu/Input/lahr/taurho/volcano/volcano.html
Learn how to make a paper model of a volcano, pick up some volcano basics, and watch some QuickTime eruptions—a good starter site that includes a helpful teacher's guide.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/current_issue.html
Read a feature article each week provided by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Mount St. Helens: A General Slide Set
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Photo/SlideSet/ljt_slideset.html
Check out some beautiful images of Mount St. Helens.
Lassen Peak
http://barsoom.msss.com/earth/lassen/lassen2.html
Read a scientific eyewitness account of a major volcanic eruption that took place in California in 1915—the eruption of Lassen Peak.
NOVA Challenge
http://www.pbs.org/nova/challenge/
Test your knowledge by playing this brain game.
Books
"This Dynamic Earth: the Story of Plate Tectonics"
by Jacquelyne Kious and Robert I. Tilling
This short, illustrated volume explains plate tectonics for non-scientists and describes the history of plate-tectonics research.
"Eruptions of Mount St. Helens: Past, Present, and Future"
by Robert I. Tilling, Lyn Topinka and Donald A. Swanson
This richly illustrated, accessible book describes the historical eruptions at Mount St. Helens Volcano in Oregon, with an emphasis on the 1980 eruption.
Free from USGS:
"Tapping the Earth's Natural Heat"
by Wendell A. Duffield, John H. Sass, and Michael L. Sorey. (USGS Circular 1125)
This book uses plain language, color photographs, and illustrations to describe the origins and uses of geothermal energy. The volume includes short essays that cover such topics as the history of geothermal energy, its use in Iceland, and geothermal development in Hawaii.
"Living With Volcanoes"
by Thomas L. Wright and Thomas C. Pierson (USGS Circular 1073)
A book that describes the US Geological Survey's Volcano Hazards Program. Includes color illustrations and photographs, and a photoglossary of volcanic hazards. 57 pages.
Special Thanks to
Richard Carter
Stephanie Hammond
C. Dan Miller, USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
Christopher Newhall, USGS and University of Washington
Ben Talai, Rabaul Volcano Observatory
Robert Tilling, USGS Volcano Hazards Program
Dawn Weddell
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