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  1. La erupción del volcán Calbuco en 2015: Volcanología, sociedad y ecosistemas

    25 Apr 2017 | Contributor(s): Jorge E. Romero

    La erupción del 22-23 de abril de 2015 del Volcán Calbuco tuvo impactos en las actividades sociales y ecosistemas en el sur de Chile y en Argentina, debido a la espesa caída de piroclastos, corrientes calientes de gases y rocas, además de flujos de lodo...

  2. Los depósitos de caída de tefra: Una breve revisión sobre su cuantificación y análisis para la clasificación de erupciones volcánicas explosivas, con ejemplos Latinoamericanos

    15 Nov 2015 | Contributor(s): Jorge E. Romero

    La cuantificación de los depósitos volcánicos es una de las herramientas más utilizadas en la actualidad para clasificar la magnitud de la actividad volcánica y determinar los peligros volcánicos asociados. En el caso especial de las erupciones...

  3. An assessment of hydrothermal alteration in the Santiaguito lava dome complex, Guatemala: implications for dome collapse hazards

    28 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jessica L. Ball, Eliza S Calder, Marc Bernstein

    A combination of field mapping, geochemistry, and remote sensing methods has been employed to determine the extent of hydrothermal alteration and assess the potential for failure at the Santiaguito lava dome complex, Guatemala. The 90-year-old complex of four lava domes has only experienced...

  4. Disaster Zone - Montserrat Factsheet

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

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

  5. Disaster Zone - Rocks

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

    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.

  6. Disaster Zone - Make-a-Quake!

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

    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.

  7. Disaster Zone - Sounds of Disaster

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

    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.

  8. Disaster Zone - Eruption Styles Activity

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

    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...

  9. Disaster Zone - Dress up like a Volcanologist!

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

    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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. Disaster Zone - Deadly Slideshow

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

    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...

  13. Disaster Zone - Hazard Posters

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

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

  14. Disaster Zone - Deadly Wordsearch!

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

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

  15. Disaster Zone - Deadly Volcanoes Crossword!

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

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

  16. Disaster Zone - Not-So-Deadly Crossword!

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

    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.

  17. Disaster Zone - Deadly Crossword!

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

    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.

  18. 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.

  19. Disaster Zone - Deadly Quiz!

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

    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.

  20. Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) Official Website

    26 Nov 2012 | 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...