Crash Course
What Are Volcanoes? Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to take a closer look at these beautiful but dangerous landforms as we explore the different types of volcanoes and trace the patterns of volcanic activity around the world. From the explosive power of a stratovolcano...
SciShow
You Don’t Need to Worry About Yellowstone (or Any Other Supervolcano)
You’ve probably heard that the supervolcano under Yellowstone National Park is a ticking time bomb ready to go off at any time. But as it turns out, volcanologists aren't too worried about it.
Bozeman Science
Geology
In this video Paul Andersen explains how rock is formed and changed on the planet. The video begins with a brief description of rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle. Plate tectonics is used to describe structure near plate boundaries. Hot...
Bozeman Science
ESS3B - Natural Hazards
In this video Paul Andersen explains how natural disasters (like earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and flooding) have affected and will continue to affect humans on the planet. Many of the natural hazards (like volcanoes and storms) can...
Crash Course Kids
Let's Take a Hike
Today we're going to take a hike up Mt. Kilimanjaro so we can talk about how the geosphere changes based on many different things. On the same mountain we can travel through many different habitats like rain forests, savannas, and...
SciShow
The Biggest Volcano in the Solar System
Get to know Olympus Mons on Mars, the biggest volcano in the solar system, and find out why a planet that's smaller than Earth has volcanoes that are bigger than ours!
Crash Course Kids
Landforms, Hey!
If you look out your window, you'll probably notice a bunch of things; houses, streets... hopefully a tree. But beyond that you'll see things like mountains, rivers, volcanoes... well, hopefully not a volcano. These are landforms and...
SciShow Kids
Be a Rock Detective!
Did you know that of all of the rocks in the world, there are only 3 main kinds? What are they? And how can you tell them apart? Jessi and Squeaks show you how you can become a rock detective!
Curated Video
Italy Geography
New ReviewMost schoolchildren can find Italy on a map—it’s the “boot” that’s kicking an island into the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. The island is, of course, Sicily, and the boot is Italy’s mainland. Without a doubt, Italy’s complex natural...
Curated Video
Indonesia Religion
New ReviewMany people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...
Curated Video
Mexico Geography
New ReviewMexico is one of the most populous countries in the world. At four times the size of Spain, it’s one of the largest. Geographically, it’s also one of the most diverse countries. It includes nearly every geological formation found in the...
Curated Video
Japan Major Regions
New ReviewJapan consists of eight regions and 47 prefectures or provinces. Each region has its own character, making Japan a country of contrasts. Starting from the northernmost end of the Japanese archipelago, the country’s eight regions are...
Curated Video
Japan Geography
New ReviewLocated off the east coast of Asia, Japan consists of four main islands and a chain of several thousand islands that goes from north to south. A little larger than Italy and a little smaller than the state of California, the country is...
Curated Video
Classifying Rocks
New ReviewShort 2 minute video for middle school students describing rock formations.
Curated Video
Geologic Time Scale
New Review2 minute video explaining the Geologic Time Scale, for middle school science
Curated Video
The Modern City That Was Buried By a Volcano
New ReviewIn the 1990s, an entire city in the Caribbean vanished under ash. Plymouth, Montserrat, once vibrant, now lies frozen in time—buried by a volcano still simmering beneath the surface. We explore how this community has endured, and how...
Wonderscape
Devastating Tsunamis: Unforgettable Moments in History
science kids biggest tsunamis of all time - and the science behind them V1-0003 This video explores some of the most devastating tsunamis in history, including those caused by natural events like volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, as...
Curated Video
Large tracts of La Palma, Spain, scarred by lava flows
Drone footage revealed the massive scale of damage the Spanish island of La Palma has suffered throughout the course of several weeks of volcanic activity. (Credit: REUTERS/Susana Vera)
Curated Video
Earthquakes rattle La Palma as new vent opens in volcano
Two small earthquakes shook the Spanish island of La Palma on Monday and molten hot lava surged from La Cumbre Vieja volcano after a new vent opened.(Daniel Roca/The Associated Press)
Curated Video
The Effects of Volcanoes: did a volcano cause an unknown disease in Constantinople?
The Effects of Volcanoes: did a volcano cause an unknown disease in Constantinople?
Curated Video
Mount Etna erupts spectacularly, illuminating night sky with lava flow
Mount Etna’s latest eruption unleashes a torrent of lava and ash, lighting up the night sky. The breathtaking spectacle showcases nature’s power as lava flows through the snow-covered mountainside.
Curated Video
Bali - Island Paradise in Indonesia
Bali, an island paradise in Indonesia, is home to historic and sacred sites, including the former capital of Klungkung and Bali's largest religious sanctuary, Pura Besakih, located on the slopes of Gunung Agung Volcano. Other notable...
Curated Video
Edinburgh – Scotland’s Historic Capital
Edinburgh Castle, perched atop an extinct volcano in the old town, is Scotland's most visited castle and a historic stronghold dating back to the 7th century. The Royal Mile connects the fortress to the Palace of Holyrood House, passing...
Curated Video
Reykjanes from Above: Drone Captures Iceland's Volcanic Majesty
Soar above the dramatic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula with this breathtaking drone footage. Watch as molten lava flows, volcanic craters, and rugged terrain create a fiery spectacle in one of Iceland's most active volcanic...