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Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Volcano During Eruption
Labeled diagram of a volcano during an eruption.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Volcano Lightning
This incredible photo shows the rare occurence of lightning that forms from the generation of electrical charges inside the ash plumes of an erupting volcano.
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Bbc News: The Eruption That Changed Iceland Forever
The volcanic eruption on March 21, 2010, that grounded flights in the UK and Europe, was not the first. In 1783, the Laki eruption wiped out a fifth of the island's population as well as tens of thousands across Europe. This article...
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Pbs News Hour Extra: Ash Cloud From Icelandic Volcano Disrupts Global Trade
The erupting Icelandic Volcano has 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. Education resources are included. (20...
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Eruption Science: Volcanoes as Labs
There is now a worldwide effort to try to determine what causes volcanoes to erupt. This informative site provides information regarding what scientists are doing to gain a better understanding of volcanic eruptions.
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Image Map of Types of Volcano Hazards, With Links to Detailed Descriptions
Clearly labeled diagram of a volcanic eruption, with a focus on the hazardous effects of landslides, pyroclastic flows, lava flows, eruption clouds, acid rain, tephra, and lahars.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Volcano
Smoke bellows from a volcano crater as an eruption takes place. This kind of volcanic activity can be quite common on active volcanoes around the world.
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Scholastic News: Severe Weather and Natural Disasters: Volcanoes
This site gives a comprehensive look at volcanoes. It begins with a basic overview, and then goes in-depth. The site includes an expert's section, words to know, witness accounts, experiments, and how to prepare for a volcanic eruption...
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Wikipedia: Mayon Volcano
A Wikipedia entry on the Mayon Volcano, the most active volcano in the Philippines. Excellent photos and maps. Includes a log of recent eruptions.
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View of Haleakala Crater, Island of Maui, Hawai`i, Looking Ene
Find information about the Haleakala Crater and the East Maui volcano, including the volcano's eruptive history, maps of the crater, and geologic data sets.
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Mt St Helens Eruption
This site is all about Mt. St. Helens. It contains a table of facts about the eruption of the volcano in 1980. Use the menu bar at the bottom of the page to learn more about Mt. St. Helens before, during, and after the May 18th, 1980...
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Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilauea
Kilaueu erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
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Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilauea
Kilaueu erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
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Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilauea
Kilaueu erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
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Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilauea
Kilaueu erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
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Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilauea
Kilaueu erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
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The Many Faces of Mt. St. Helens
This site is all about Mt. St. Helens. It contains a table of facts about the eruption of the volcano in 1980. Use the menu bar at the bottom of the page to learn more about Mt. St. Helens before, during, and after the May 18th, 1980...
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The Many Faces of Mt. St. Helens
This site is all about Mt. St. Helens. It contains a table of facts about the eruption of the volcano in 1980. Use the menu bar at the bottom of the page to learn more about Mt. St. Helens before, during, and after the May 18th, 1980...
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The Many Faces of Mt. St. Helens
This site is all about Mt. St. Helens. It contains a table of facts about the eruption of the volcano in 1980. Use the menu bar at the bottom of the page to learn more about Mt. St. Helens before, during, and after the May 18th, 1980...
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The Many Faces of Mt. St. Helens
This site is all about Mt. St. Helens. It contains a table of facts about the eruption of the volcano in 1980. Use the menu bar at the bottom of the page to learn more about Mt. St. Helens before, during, and after the May 18th, 1980...