SvS Biology and Junior Science
Some of these sites may not be what you think you are looking for, but can link to other sites. You don't have to do them in order... just pick something that looks good to you and give it a try!
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.Volcanic World
http://volcano.und.edu/
About volcanic parks around the world. Gives you information to help you 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
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.NOVA Online -- Deadly Shadow of Vesuvius
http://www.pbs.org/vesuvius/
Will include, among other features, an examination of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Rapid Response Team, which waits in readiness to fly anywhere in the world at a moment's notice to monitor potentially dangerous active volcanoes.
Launch date: November 10, 1998.USGS Earthquake Information
http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/
Sponsored by the USGS, this site itemizes earthquake activity worldwide, including date, time, location, depth and magnitude.Volcano World: Current Volcano Activity
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/current_volcs/current.html
Includes a map and list of the world's most recent volcanic eruptions.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/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.
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