Volcanoes 101

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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?