NOVA

Deadly Shadow of Vesuvius

Student Handout

Where on Earth?

Mt. Vesuvius is just one of many active volcanoes in the world. Where are other active volcanoes found? And how do the locations of these volcanoes relate to the locations of earthquakes and lithospheric plate boundaries? Find out by plotting and comparing these sites for yourself.

Map of the world for use in plotting volcanoes

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