Volcanoes

Volcanoes Are Hot Stuff
An Introduction to Volcanology
A mountain roars. Rivers of molten rock race to the sea. Towers of ash and smoke billow into the sky. Volcanoes are some of the most terrifying and magnificent wonders of our restless planet. Scientists have learned a great deal about volcanoes in the last century or so, but when a volcano stirs, all we can do is get out of the way. This page is just an introduction to volcanoes. Be sure to browse the other pages in this series: Home : Current Eruptions : Famous Volcanoes : Volcano Glossary...

Current Volcanic Eruptions: 2011
Which Volcanoes Are Erupting Right Now?
As part of "Vocanoes Are Hot Stuff," my introduction to volcanology, here are videos, photos and info about current volcanic eruptions. Scroll down for volcano videos at the end of each section! [Last update: June 19, 2011] Note: I am not a professional geologist, but simply an armchair enthusiast who became fascinated with volcanoes after viewing an eruption of Kilauea Volcano in 1986. I post news, videos and images of new eruptions as time permits. For even more recent volcanic eruptions,...

Famous Volcanoes in History
Volcanic Eruptions That Shook the World
Volcanoes have caused major disruption and destruction throughout human history. Below are images, stories and videos about some of the most famous volcanoes in recent (and prehistoric times), with photos and videos of what they look like now. To finish up, i've got some information about a few special volcanoes that are literally out of this world! This page is part of Volcanoes Are Hot Stuff: Home : Current Eruptions : Famous Volcanoes : Volcano Glossary Documentaries & Videos : Volcano M...

Live Volcano Webcams
Volcanoes Cams Around the World
Here's my list of live webcams on volcanoes around the world. Note that equipment breakdown is frequent -- sulfuric acid clouds are common near vents, not to mention ash, rockslides, and the odd river of molten rock -- so some may be offline. This page is part of Volcanoes Are Hot Stuff!Home : Current Eruptions : Famous Volcanoes : Volcano Glossary Documentaries & Videos : Volcano Mythology : Volcano Cams Day-to-day, most volcano webcams don't show too much: a puff of steam here, a bit of re...

Volcano Glossary
Volcano Science Made Easy
This volcano glossary includes photos and videos to help you understand the volcanology terms I'm using in my Volcanoes Are Hot Stuff! series on volcano news, history and amazing videos. Click links to learn more about...Types of Volcanoes: Shield Volcanoes, Stratovolcanoes, Cinder Cones, Calderas Volcanic Debris: Ash, Pyroclastic Flows, Lahars Volcanic Eruptions: Strombolian, Vulcanian, Plinian Lava Flows: A'a and Pahoehoe Volcanic Debris: Lava Bombs, Cinders, Pele's Hair, Pumice Home : Cur...

Volcanoes Documentaries & Videos
Online Videos About Awesome Volcanoes
There's many volcano documentaries and videos on the web, some as long as a full-length TV special, some only a few minutes long. As a volcanology buff, I hunt for and watch most of them. Below, I'll share some of the best I've found. I've also got a few recommendations for excellent volcano documentaries on DVD. Finally, I've featured a few volcanic eruption music videos. Sometimes we have to put science aside and observe these awesome forces of nature ... from a safe distance. This page i...

Songs about Volcanoes
Volcanoes, Lava, and Magma Music
Magma, lava, and vulcanologists all make for hot songs! There are some good songs about geology out there, but my favorites are often songs about volcanoes and other igneous features. Check out the songs below and see what you think. photo by Jurvetson (flickr)