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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...
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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...
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VUELCO deliverable 7.5: Guidelines for the best practice of scientific management of volcanic unrest
09 Sep 2015 | Contributor(s): dmitri rouwet
Volcanic eruption forecasting and hazard assessment are multi-disciplinary processes with scientific and social implications. Our limited knowledge and the randomness of the processes behind a volcanic eruption yields the need of quantifying uncertainties on volcano dynamics. With deterministic...
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Underwater volcano disaster - an Oxford Sparks Animation
19 Mar 2014 | Contributor(s): David Pyle
A short (2 minute) animation of a subduction zone and volcano, introducing the processes involved in subduction, melting and volcanism.This animation can be used as a stand alone item, or in a classroom. We have developed some class activities around an exercise in volcano monitoring at an...
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.