Related Volcano
Resources
Explore these excellent Web sites and books about
volcanoes. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Volcano Hazards Program
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/
An essential resource on
volcanic hazards, this site includes a FAQ, photo glossary, and
more.
The USGS has also made the following short
publications available on the Web, with full text and images:
Volcanoes
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/volc/
Monitoring Active Volcanoes
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/monitor/
Volcanoes of the United States
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/volcus/
Eruptions of Hawaiian Volcanoes: Past, Present, and Future
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/hawaii/
Eruptions of Mt. St. Helens: Past, Present, and Future
http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/msh/
Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/gvp/index.htm
A wealth of up-to-date volcano information, including the monthly Bulletin of the Global Volcanism Network.
Volcano World
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/
Excellent resource
designed for younger audiences but fun for all ages.
Don't miss their "Ask a Volcanologist" feature.
MTU Volcanoes
Page
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/
Maps, terms, current volcanic events, and more can be found at Michigan Tech's site.
The Electronic
Volcano
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~volcano/
Dartmouth University's extensive collection of volcanology resources.
Cascades Volcano Observatory
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/
The USGS's Cascades Volcano Observatory site has a wealth of information, including diagrams, maps, case studies about volcanoes, and much more. Don't miss their
photo archives and their Dante's Peak FAQ's.
Alaska Volcano Observatory
http://www.avo.alaska.edu/
This site contains information and a photo archive on over 40 active volcanoes in the Alaskan region.
Ask-a-Geologist
http://geology.usgs.gov/ask-a-geo.html
If you can't find an answer anywhere else, try asking a USGS geologist.
Volcano
Discussion Lists
Volcano World's Email Forums
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/mailing_lists/
Get email notices when volcanoes erupt around the world.
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