2017 AGU Fall Meeting Session - V036: Volcanic Ash—Generation, Transport, Impacts, and Applications

20 Jun 2017 | Contributor(s): Peter W Webley

Dear all,We invite you to submit an abstract to our session and look forward to you joining us at AGU 2017 in New Orleans, December 11 - 15, 2017.V036: Volcanic Ash—Generation, Transport, Impacts, and ApplicationSession ID#:...

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...

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!

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 - 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.

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...