PBS's The Savage Earth provides online learning associated with the series including vivid pictures, animations, and detailed information about volcanoes. Learn about the formation and causes of volcanoes as well as the characteristics...

A look at some of the methods and problems with forecasting volcanic eruptions.

This media-rich essay from NOVA Online describes the challenges of forecasting volcanic eruptions and includes information about specific cases.

In this interactive activity from NOVA Online, explore the main features of the Nyiragongo volcano, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and learn what risks it poses to the 500,000 people who live in its shadow.

Discusses volcanoes and what causes them to erupt, the types of volcanoes and eruptions, underwater eruptions, the structure of a volcano, and the impact of a volcanic eruption.

This interactive resource adapted from the National Park Service illustrates the difference between explosive and effusive volcanic eruptions, as well as the hazards that can result, including lahars, tsunamis, and lava flows.

This is an online book about Hawaiian volcanoes. You can learn about the past, present and future of the Hawaiian volcanoes.

For this instructional activity, students explore how the viscosity of lava affects the intensity of a volcanic eruption, and the resultant landforms that are created.

Information from USGS about the Haleakala Crater and the East Maui volcano, including the volcano's eruptive history, maps of the crater, and geologic data sets.

The Icelandic volcano spewed tons of ash into the atmosphere creating havoc for global trade. This article briefly discusses its impact on the environment and the economic consequences of the eruption. Education resources are included....

In this activity, students learn how volcanic eruptions affect global climate.

Provides information about underwater volcanoes.

Learn about the different ways that volcanoes erupt. These eruptions are closely related to the kind of volcanic activity that is occurring. Includes a quiz at the end.

Students will be using live data about volcanoes and earthquakes to look for patterns and understand why natural disasters may or may not be able to be predicted. Resources include helpful websites, a video of the instructional activity...

Loihi is believed to be one of the youngest volcanoes in the Hawaiian chain. You can view elevation maps and even take a virtual tour.

An article outlines the reasons why Vesuvius should be considered the world's most dangerous volcano.

In 1816, Europe and North America were plagued by heavy rains, odd-colored snow, famines, strange fogs and very cold weather well into June. Though many people believed it to be the apocalypse, this "year without a summer" was actually...

A radar image of Mt. Rainier can be seen on this page. Mt. Rainier had its last eruption 150 years ago. Click on this page to find out more info.

This site focuses on the Greek Mythology behind Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, which is located in Sicily, Italy.

Describes details of the earthquake of November 29, 1975 Kalapana in Hawaii, the tsunami, and the eruption of the volcano Kilauea as a result of the earthquake.

Come and learn how to begin to help parents and educators address the aftermath of a natural disaster with children through reading and books. This site features a list of titles to begin this journey of healing.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide briefly summarizes key points about supervolcanoes.

Students will observe fault movements on a model of the earth's surface.

Explains what a natural disaster is and provides a list of every type along with a short description of each.