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Volcanoes
A volcano is formed through a rupture in the Earth’s surface. Wherever tectonic plates collide, either diverging and falling apart or converging and coming together, volcanoes can be found. Volcanoes allow magma, gasses and ash to be released from underground as well. Areas of plate collision aren’t the only locations volcanoes are created and may be created by mantle plumes such as the ones located in Hawaii. You may not know the majority of volcanoes are actually found underwater in the oceanic ridges. There are close to 60 active volcanoes on any year and many of them are potential threats to nearby civilization. Watch the collection of videos below to learn even more about volcanoes.

Videos


The facts about volcanic eruptions.

BBC explains how volcanic eruptions form and occur in geographical terms.

Watch this animation that explains how volcanoes work.

Introduction to a the force of nature, the volcano.

Describes the inner workings of a volcano.

Games

Volcano Explorer - Learn all about the dynamic volcanic forces with this interactive site.
Volcano Quiz - Fun quiz that tests your knowledge about volcanoes!
Volcano Disasters - Can we predict volcanic eruptions?
How and Where Volcanoes Arise - MSNBC resource to show why volcanoes erupt.

Worksheets

Write About a Volcano - Make up your own prompt to have students write about a volcano.
Volcano Diagram - Label the important parts of a volcano.
Volcano Coloring - Color the parts of a volcano.

Information

Volcanoes - Sections on volcano facts, Mt. St. Helens and disaster intensity scales.
Volcano World - Information for kids and educators alike about current activity and FAQs.
ESA Volcanoes - Fun stuff about natural disasters for kids.
Volcano Recipe - Ever wanted to build a volcano that erupts for a science project? Here is the recipe.