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  1. Basic Volcano Information - Encarta Encyclopedia volcano article.
  2. Cascades Range - With real-time data, photos, activities, and lots of information on the active volcano range on the North American west coast, this site is a great starting point for students and teachers investigating why volcanoes erupt.
  3. Italy's Volcanoes: The Cradle of Volcanology - "Presentation and description of all major Italian volcanoes and volcanic areas with maps, photos and reference lists, and links for further information."
  4. Michigan Technological University Volcanoes - Provides information about volcanic hazard mitigation.
  5. Mount St. Helens Cam - Real time digical camera views of this volcano in Washington State, USA, from Johnston Observatory.
  6. Old Faithful Geyser Cam - Live camera view of Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Not a volcano, but heated by one!
  7. Physical Volcanology - The volcanoes of southern Italy.
  8. U.S. Geological Survey, Volcano Hazards Program - Monitors volcanoes and collects scientific information on volcanoes in the United States and elsewhere to reduce the risk from volcanic activity.
  9. Volcano Live - Provides information about volcanoes, eruption, and volcano treks, and links to other volcano educational sites. Includes links to volcano-cams.
  10. Volcanoes in New Zealand - New Zealand is volcano country with recent eruptions at White Island and Ruapehu. Site has photos, references, links, and books.
  11. Volcanoes of the Africa Region - Learn about specific volcanoes
  12. Volcanoes of the United States - Detailed information about US volcanoes by Steven R. Brantley of the U.S. Geological Survey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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