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Geo Topics: Volcanoes
This site explains what a volcano is by looking at the features, types, and the location of volcanoes The site also looks at some case studies for further information.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Fire and Mud, Mount Pinatubo
A chronicle of the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. Click on Fire and Mud Contents at the bottom of the first page to see the contents of this report.
PBS
Can We Predict Eruptions?
How did scientists know that Mount St. Helens was going to erupt? Discover the toolkit that volcanologists use to predict eruptions.
Read Works
Read Works: Mount Pinatubo and the Ring of Fire
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Mt. Pinatubo and what caused it to erupt. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.