This lesson explores the impact of volcanic eruptions on the atmosphere. Students will analyze three types of visual information: a graph of aerosol optical depth v. global temperature, a global map with temperature anomalies, and an ash plume photograph and use math to determine the rate and estimated time of arrival of an ash plume at an airfield.

Concepts

climate, volcanoes

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Additional Tags

carbon cycle, iceland volcano, active volcanoes

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional