Volcanic Eruptions

Basic Volcano Information

Global Volcanism Program. Find LOTS of information about Volcanoes around the world. Lots of good pictures

FEMA volcano information. Includes links for what to do before, during and after a volcano

FEMA for kids: Volcano

Volcano Information Center. From the University of California at Santa Barbara. The site includes a list of topics related to volcanoes; pictures and links.

Benefits of Volcanism. Also from UCSB, you will find a list of the benefits of volcanic eruptions

Volcano World. Lots of information and pictures

Iceland Adventure Website. This site discusses geothermal energy

Volcano Hazards Program of the U. S. Geological Survey

Impact of Volcanoes on the Environment

Types of Volcanic eruptions

Exploring the Environment

Impact of Krakatoa lasted decades

Environmental Impact of Volcanic Eruptions

Volcanic eruptions and climate change

Cultural Aspects of Volcanoes

Culture destroyed by 1815 Volcano Rediscovered

History and Culture of the Capulin Volcano

Volcanoes in Historical and Popular Culture Legends and Mythology

Native American Volcano Myths

Images

Click here to see the eruption of Popocatepetl Volcano in Mexico, 1994

Click here to watch the lava from Mt. Kilauea flow into the ocean

Click here to watch an animation of a Plinian eruption