Tephra 2014 - Maximizing the potential of tephra for multidisciplinary science

21 Apr 2021

Tephra deposits are used by diverse communities: volcanologists, petrologists, tephrochronologists, paleoclimatologists, paleoecologists and archaeologists. To perhaps be too reductionist, volcanologists are generally interested in tephra to understand eruption behavior, frequency, and hazards;...

Basalt 2013 - Cenozoic Magmatism in Central Europe: Abstracts and Excursion Guides

21 Apr 2021

Full abstract volume of the Basalt 2013 conference (24-28 April 2013, Goerlitz, Germany).The conference was supported by IAVCEI and it was an event of the Commission on Monogenetic Volcanism.

Disaster Zone - Montserrat Factsheet

21 Apr 2021

A factsheet on the Montserrat volcanic crisis. This was designed to suit the UK GCSE Geography curriculum, so very little science is included!

Disaster Zone - Rocks

21 Apr 2021

See volcanic rocks up close and under the microscope. Part of the "Disaster Zone" stall / educational resource; suitable for all ages, although younger children must be supervised.

Disaster Zone - Make-a-Quake!

21 Apr 2021

An activity for all ages - build houses from Lego and Jenga blocks, then make an "earthquake" to see how well they survive; monitor the "seismic" waves on a laptop. Part of the "Disaster Zone" stall / educational resource; use as a stall activity or in the classroom.

Disaster Zone - Sounds of Disaster

21 Apr 2021

A game for all ages - find out what erupting volcanoes, earthquakes, avalanches, wildfires, etc sound like. Part of the "Disaster Zone" stall / educational resource; use it as a stall or classroom activity.

Disaster Zone - Eruption Styles Activity

21 Apr 2021

Recreate four different styles of volcanic eruption: effusive, Strombolian, Vulcanian, and Plinian. Part of the "Disaster Zone" stall / educational resource; suitable for all ages.Includes an activity guide, instructions on how to set up each of the four demonstrations, and pictures to show what...

Disaster Zone - Dress up like a Volcanologist!

21 Apr 2021

Activity for all ages - part of the "Disaster Zone" stall / educational resource. People can dress up, then have their photo taken in front of a "volcano" background poster. Includes a guide on how to run the activity, background posters, activity sign, and a booklet showing volcanologists at...

Disaster Zone - The Stall

21 Apr 2021

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 Slideshow

21 Apr 2021

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...

Disaster Zone - Deadly Slideshow

21 Apr 2021

A slideshow about seven natural hazards: volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, wildfires, and lightning. Use it as a slideshow, as the basis of a lesson, as a booklet, or as homework. Part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource; suitable for all ages.Landscape and portrait...

Disaster Zone - Hazard Posters

21 Apr 2021

Four posters on natural hazards - earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and tornadoes; part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource. Suitable for all ages.

Disaster Zone - Deadly Wordsearch!

21 Apr 2021

A natural hazards wordsearch - part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource. Suitable for all ages.

Disaster Zone - Deadly Volcanoes Crossword!

21 Apr 2021

A volcanoes crossword - part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource. Suitable for adults and children over 8 years.Answers available as a separate download.

Disaster Zone - Not-So-Deadly Crossword!

21 Apr 2021

A natural hazards crossword - part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource. Suitable for all ages; a "Deadly" crossword is also available.Answers available as a separate download.

Disaster Zone - Deadly Crossword!

21 Apr 2021

A natural hazards crossword - part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource. Suitable for adults and children over 8 years. An easier crossword is also available. Answers are included as a separate download.

Disaster Zone - Volcanoes poster series

21 Apr 2021

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 - Deadly Quiz!

21 Apr 2021

A fun quiz on natural hazards for all ages - part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource.Copy these pages onto yellow paper (double-sided), and cut along the lines to make quiz cards with questions on the front, answers on the back.

puffin

21 Apr 2021 | Tools

puffin = a tool to run the volcanic ash dispersal model -- puff -- based on the plume trajectory model -- bent.

Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) Official Website

21 Apr 2021 | Educational Materials

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...