Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Demo of Shield Volcanoes Versus Stratovolcanoes
This video shows the difference between the magma found in shield volcanoes and stratovolcanoes. [2:29]
Other
Geo Science Videos: Naming Igneous Rocks
This video, produced by two science educators, describes how hot magma is converted to igneous rocks, one of the three major groups of rocks on Earth. It explains how geologists use texture (grain size) to identify if the magma that...
Other
Earth Parts #29: Bowen's Reaction Series
Explains Bowen's reaction series, which is a characteristic sequence of minerals that are produced by cooling of mafic magma or lava. This video was created by an Associate Professor of Geochemistry at Western Michigan University. [8:47]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lava Sampling on Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, scientist Mike Garcia draws lava samples at the foot of the active Kilauea volcano to see if it is related to its neighboring volcano, Mauna Loa.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A Land Born in Fire
In this Nature video, follow geologists as they retrieve samples from a fresh batch of Kilauea's molten lava. [5:25]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Creating an Island Paradise
In this video segment from Nature, learn the geological process by which the next Hawaiian island will be formed. [1:12]
SciShow
Sci Show Kids: All About Volcanoes
A video exploring all things volcanoes. Learn how they form and erupt. Also get information about the longest erupting volcano, Stromboli. [3:04]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Beneath a Sleeping Volcano, Magma Mush Lies in Wait
A geochemist discusses behavior within magma chambers- information that could one day lead to improved monitoring of volcano hazards.
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Hotspot Volcanism: Thermal Plume
Animation explores hotspot volcanism and offers a simple illustration of how this results in chains of volcanoes such as the Hawaiian Islands. [2:14]
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Basin & Range: Volcanoes
Find out why there is such a variety of lavas in the Basin & Range province. [1:10]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How to Build an Island From Scratch
Learn how the Hawaiian Islands were formed by a geothermal hotspot and resulting volcanic activity in this video segment from Nature. [0:43]
Next Vista for Learning
Next Vista for Learning: How to Make Lava
A video giving a simple recipe for making lava. [1:08]