Earth Sciences: Geology: Volcanoes: Education

Educational resources and extensive links

Educational site with articles on recent volcanic activity.

An online volcanology textbook by Robert I. Tilling of the United States Geological Survey.

This interactive exhibit, part of the Exhibits Collection of The Annenberg/CPB Projects, explores why volcanic eruptions occur. Activities invite visitors to melt rocks, locate famous volcanoes and play the role of a volcanologist. Includes video clips and related Web sites of interest.

Introduction and research links about composite volcanoes

Bob Ballard's Jason Project on the growing lava field from Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii.

Excellent summaries of eruptions including Puu Oo, the latest.

Research on geology and volcanoes by Dennis Geist.

Descriptions of 8 major stratovolcanoes around the Pacific rim.

Direct your question to someone at the University of Hawaii, land of volcanoes.

Comprehensive educational resource on the science of volcanic processes. Topics include eruption dynamics, volcanic landforms, and types and products of eruptions. Includes several animations.

A volcano guide including a list of the world's killer eruptions.

Answers to frequently asked questions about volcanoes as well as answers by experts to new questions.

Part of Dr. Love's (UK) series on "Science Explained".

Images and data on Cascade and other volcanoes.

University of Hawaii at Hilo offers courses in volcanology and monitoring active volcanoes.