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Predicting Volcanic Eruptions
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/about/edu/predict/index.php
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This presentation uses data from several eruptive episodes of Mount St. Helens in the 1980's to show the way in which a series of eruptions were accurately predicted by USGS scientists as far as 3 weeks before eruptive activity occurred. Several modules demonstrate the use of earthquakes and deformation of a volcano for predicting eruptions and allow you to predict an actual eruption of Mount St. Helens using data collected by scientists of the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Computer activity
    • Module / Unit
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
Technical requirements:
Flash player
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
"Predicting Volcanic Eruptions" is in the public domain. Images and text in this presentation may be used freely; please credit the U.S. Geological Survey and Richard Treves. Please let us know how you are using this resource: richard@lavalog.co.uk and vhpweb@usgs.gov
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-010-293
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Richard Treves
U.S. Geological Survey