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PBS

Nova: World's Deadliest Volcanoes According to the Volcanic Explosivity Index

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how scientists measure the size of a volcanic eruption. After viewing a recreation of the volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens, you will be challenged to rate it using the volcanic explosivity index (VEI).
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Filming in a Disaster Area

For Students 9th - 10th
An article describing how it was like to film after Mount St. Helens erupted.
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Curated OER

Mt St Helens Eruption

For Students 9th - 10th
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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PBS

Can We Predict Eruptions?

For Students 9th - 10th
How did scientists know that Mount St. Helens was going to erupt? Discover the toolkit that volcanologists use to predict eruptions.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Rockslide Debris Avalanche of May 18, 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the rockslide that occurred at Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. Site is in outline form.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: Volcanoes

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of volcanoes.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Cascade Range Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from USGS you can view pictures and resources on the volcanoes located in the Cascade Mountain Range. Experience their beauty and splendor as you learn more about these volcanic mountains.

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