[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Different types of eruptions create different types of 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.

In this virtual field trip find out about how volcanoes are formed and what kind of destruction can they cause. Discover how volcanoes affect our environment and where can you find active volcanoes on earth and on other planets.

A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of volcanoes.

Excellent glossary provides not only a definition of volcano terms but also a color photo of the term.

A labeled diagram of three types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield, and stratovolcano.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about three different types of volcanoes. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What volcanoes are and where they are located.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What volcanoes are and where they are located.

Research and explore past earthquake and volcanic activity on this interactive world map. User can manipulate which notable events and other map characteristics to view depending on the type of study being done.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The composition of magma affects the type of volcanic eruption.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The composition of magma affects the type of volcanic eruption.

The Smithsonian Institute presents a searchable database on volcanoes of the world. Search by region, volcano name, or eruption date. There is also a chronological list of large eruptions during the last 10,000 years.

An ecology simulation where each student plays a role of an organism in an forest ecosystem. Students earn and keep track of their own survival points to determine which type of organism is most successful at survival during different...

Learn about the cause, types, and effects of volcanoes in this guide.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, review different forms of rock. See examples of each and review vocabulary terms.

An educational resource for educators discussing the science behind volcanoes and their processes. This website provides information on eruption dynamics, eruption products, eruption types, historical eruptions, and volcano landforms....

This graphical and textual journey about the US volcanoes was made by Steven Brantley. There is an introduction, volcanoes and plate tectonics, Hawaiian volcanoes, cascade volcanoes, restless volcanoes, a glossary and further readings.

This lesson will provide models or diagrams that explain how volcanic eruptions occur, and discuss their impact on living things. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Volcanoes."

Students are introduced to our planet's structure and its dynamic system of natural forces through an examination of the natural hazards of earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, floods and tornados, as well as avalanches, fires,...

This page from the US Geological Survey has several links to pages that explain the formation of volcanoes. These links will also explain the creation of new land and other hazards.

Site from the U.S. Geological Survey provides a brief list of volcano terminology including descriptions as well as links to major menus.

In this interactive tutorial you will learn about the types, forms, and hazards of volcanoes. The types of landform common to volcanic activity is discussed. Then, the landforms commonly resulting from intrusive igneous activity are...

An educational portal that consolidates all kinds of useful information about volcanoes. Choose from a menu of topic options and start exploring or use the site's search tool to find just what you're looking for.