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Volcano Explorer: Build A Virtual Volcano
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/pompeii/interactive/interactive.html
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This website allows you to build virtual volcanoes and model their eruptions by changing gas and viscosity levels. Interactive screens define vocabulary and explain volcanic activity of three common volcano categories.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Computer activity
  • Visual:
    • Visualization - scientific
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
  • Natural hazards
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2008 Discovery Communications, LLC.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-010-306
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Discovery Communications, LLC
http://dsc.discovery.com/