To Do To Answer
Read about the types of volcanoes
  • Use the attached document to organize your information. 
Watch the video
  • How is seismology used to predict volcanic eruptions?
  • What methods or processes are used to collect evidence/data?
  • How is the evidence or data analyzed and interpreted?
  • How is this information used by society?
  • Why is it important to study and understanding this?
Read about volcanoes in the ocean
  • Where are most of earth's volcanoes?
  • What is the Ring of Fire?
  • How are volcanoes connected to hot spots?
Watch the video
  • What causes a volcano to erupt? Correctly use the term "pressure" in your explanation.
  • How does the scientist model this in a lab?
  • What is inside a magma chamber? How fast does magma move out of the chamber?
Read about volcanoes
  • What is the difference between active, dormant and extinct volcanoes?
  • Describe the eruption and after effects of Mt. St. Helens.
  • Review how volcanoes form.
  • Describe how scientists might be able to predict eruptions. What instruments are used?