Disaster Zone - The Stall

25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott

This is an overview of the "Disaster Zone" stall on natural hazards, for use at science fairs. Suitable for all ages.Included here are instructions on setting up the stall, signs and table coverings for printing, name badges, and sticker templates for printing. The stall activities (named in...

Disaster Zone - Volcanoes poster series

25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott

A series of posters on volcanoes and volcanic hazards; also works as a booklet. Suitable for children over 8 years.This is part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource.

Disaster Zone - Volcanoes Slideshow

25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott

A slideshow all about volcanoes - summarizes mid-ocean ridge volcanoes, subduction zone volcanoes, and hotspot volcanoes. Use as a slideshow, a lesson (add rocks or video clips for variety!), a booklet, or homework. Part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource; suitable for all ages (although...

Documentation for "Effect of particle entrainment on the runout of pyroclastic density currents"

08 Sep 2016 | Contributor(s): Kristen Fauria, Michael Manga, Michael Chamberlain

This is a repository for the data and script used in, "Effect of particle entrainment on the runout of pyroclastic density currents."Here you will find:1. A compilation of splash function experimental data from this study and data that was extracted from seven other studies:...

Dome rock densification parameters

20 Oct 2014 | Contributor(s): Fabian Ben Wadsworth, Betty Scheu

Fuego Volcano--resources for volcano scientists

17 Oct 2012 | Contributor(s): William I Rose

This new web compilation contains a published scientific bibliography with source links about Fuego Volcano. Fuego is a bellweather volcano with explosive activity of a vulcanian or sub plinian type. It is basaltic in composition, and has built a 3770 m high composite volcano around a central...

GeoProMT v1.0 - Geospatial Project Management Tool

26 Apr 2011 | *Data Sets/Collections | Contributor(s): Chris S Renschler, Fernando Rios, Graham S Hayes, Jorge Valentin Bajo, Thomas W. Slomka, Michael Sheridan

The Geospatial Project Management Tool (GeoProMT) is a web-based tool for management of shared geo-spatial and multi-temporal data such as GIS data and remotely sensed images. Integral to the GeoProMT framework is role-based access control (RBAC), where data access permissions and data users are...

Gigapan of Santa Ana Volcano

30 Jun 2011 | Educational Materials | Contributor(s): Bettina Martinez-Hackert, Elisabeth Gallant

This is a gigapan image of the crater. gigapan Dr. Bettina Martinez-Hackert, Krista Ventura

GVP Frequently Asked Questions

30 Jun 2011 | Educational Materials | Contributor(s): Ed Venzke

http://www.volcano.si.edu/education/questions/What is a volcano?What is an eruption?How many active volcanoes are there in the world?What is the world's highest volcano?How long does an eruption last?Has volcanic activity been increasing?Why doesn't the Smithsonian post hazard alert levels for...

Implementation of material maps into the Titan2D simulation tool

29 Dec 2013 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Sylvain Charbonnier

These powerpoint slides describe how to create and use a GIS-classified map with varying basal friction angles with the Titan2d simulation tool. Users can also refer to the Titan user manual for additional information.

Large Scale Experiments on Volcanic Processes (EOS)

19 Jul 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Greg A Valentine

Some of the least understood and most hazardous geologic processes involve complex multiphase flows, particularly those related to explosive volcanic eruptions. These phenomena inherently involve a wide range of characteristic length and time scales, as well as processes that are coupled across...

Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) Official Website

26 Nov 2012 | Educational Materials | Contributor(s): Sonja Mae Melander

MVO's website www.mvo.ms is the official source for information about the history of Soufriere Hills Volcano and the operations of MVO.In addition to the latest news which can be accessed from the website's main page, the website includes:-Weekly activity reports -Eruption chronology -Safety and...

Mount St Helens 1980-6 Activity summary

27 Apr 2011 | Educational Materials | Contributor(s): William I Rose

This series of two lectures summarizes the sequence of events asssociated with the 1980-86 eruptions of Mount St Helens, Washington State, USA. It is intended as a refresher for students and researchers.Lipman, Peter W., and Mullineaux, Donal R. (eds.), 1981, The 1980 Eruptions of Mount St....

Pacaya Volcano Resource Information for volcano scientists

17 Oct 2012 | Educational Materials | Contributor(s): William I Rose

This is an attempt at providing fundamental information for scientists considering field experiments and observations at an active volcano with strombolian activity. It has a list of published work on Pacaya and a basic visual intro of the site. The user might be able to get an impression about...

Purace Titan2d Ang Basal 14

29 May 2013 | *Data Sets/Collections | Contributor(s): Paola Andrea Narvaez

Simulación para el volcán Puracé del por medio de Titan2d, con un ángulo basal de valor de 14.

Pyroclastic density currents and local topography as seen with the conveyer model

15 Apr 2014 | Publications | Contributor(s): Domenico M. Doronzo

Pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) are multiphase flows generated during explosive volcanic eruptions, and they move down the volcano, and over the surrounding topography. The flow-topography interaction can play a fundamental role in the sedimentary processes, and in the resulting deposit...

Stromboli online

29 Jun 2011 | Educational Materials | Contributor(s): Roberto Carniel

Stromboli online - Volcanoes of the World http://stromboli.net The primary goal of Stromboli online website is to enrich and stimulate the teaching of Earth Sciences by presenting images, movies, data, virtual field trips and other educational material in relation to volcanoes.Although there is...

Tephra Impact Lab - Taupo Volcano

06 Dec 2011 | Educational Materials | Contributor(s): Tom Wilson, Leah Michelle Courtland

This lab requires students to produce a pre-eruption tephra risk assessment for Taupo volcano, using Tephra2. It requires students to consider the eruptive history of Taupo volcano and a volcanic unrest scenario is provided, so that students must decide what magnitude and style of eruption is...

Tephra2 Worksheet IUGG

18 Nov 2012 | Educational Materials | Contributor(s): Leah Michelle Courtland

Worksheet for participants of Tephra2 workshop.