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Volcanic Gases and Their Effects
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hazards/gas/index.php
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This United States Geological Survey (USGS) website explains volcanic gases and their effects on the Earth and its life. The report discusses gases trapped in magma below the Earth's surface as the driving force of volcanic eruptions. Types of gases, such as sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide, and their potential effects are described. A comparison of volcanic gas composition in three different volcano types is also given.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
  • Dataset:
    • In-situ
Subject:
  • Chemistry
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
  • Natural hazards
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Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Information presented on this website is considered public information and may be distributed or copied. Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credit is requested.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-646
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Types and Effects of Volcano Hazards'
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hazards/
This resource references 'Photo glossary of volcano terms'
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/images/pglossary/index.php
This resource references 'Long-lasting Eruption of Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Leads to Volcanic-Air Pollution'
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hazards/gas/volgaspollution.php
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: United States Geological Survey, Volcano Hazards Program