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Volcano's Deadly Warning
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Related NOVA Resources
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The following resources from the
companion Web site accompany this
program:
Volcanoes Talking
In this interview, learn about how volcano seismologist Bernard
Chouet came about developing his novel theory and how seismic events
are classified. Includes animations of A-type and B-type long-period
seismic events. (QuickTime
or
RealPlayer plugin
required for animations.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Emergency Response Team
Discover where the field of volcanology is headed, what a mobile
crisis team of U.S. volcanologists does when invited to respond to
an emergency outside the United States, and more in this interview
with Dan Miller of the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program. (Grades
6-8, 9-12)
Anatomy of a Volcano
Get to know the major features and products of an andesitic volcano,
which forms when two tectonic plates rub against each other and
generate enough friction and heat to create magma from melted rock.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Seismic Signals
See the differences between the various types of earthquakes that
originate within volcanoes and decipher the squiggly lines they
produce in this online activity. (Flash
plug-in required; non-Flash version available.) (Grades 9-12)
Plus:
Links & Books
Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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