I have to choose a valcano and write about an erruption, this is for year 10 (uk) please!!can you give me a good example of a popular erruption and I would very much like a link to some info about it---thanks
2006-09-24 05:16:46 · 7 answers · asked by Eligh 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Kilauea is perhaps the most active, and possibly the most studied volcano. Such volcanos were responsible for creating the entire chain of Hawaiian islands.
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/
Krakatoa is believed to have been the most explosive volcano. 2/3 of the island was completly destroyed during a series of explosions in 1883.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krakatoa
The Paricutín volcano shows that no all volcanos come from mountains. This one literally grew out of a corn field in 1943.
http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/volcano-tours/volcanoes/mexico/paricutin/
2006-09-24 05:39:09 · answer #1 · answered by Zim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might check the book Krakatoa by Simon
Winchester. This eruption occurred 27 August 1883, and was one of the most disastrous in
recent history. It was heard 3000 miles away and
produced effects noticed all over the world.
2006-09-25 16:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mount Etna in Italy is erupting right now. It is the most active volcano in Europe and a good one too. Its eruptions are seldom violent. You can find lots of information about it in Internet.
2006-09-24 16:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by PragmaticAlien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Mt. St. Helens in Washington State ? Maybe even the future eruption of Mt. Ranier also in Washington State , that will devastate Seattle and surrounding areas .
2006-09-24 12:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by rocknrod04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Vesuvius as this is probably best researched eruption in history. It has wiped out at least two cities: Herculaneum and Pompeii and you'll find plenty of information on that subject on Wikipedia and web.
2006-09-24 12:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by maglewand 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at the volcano in Hawaii.. it erupts very slowly but lasts a LONG time...
or in Italy.. which erupts quickly and violently but doesn't last long.
2006-09-24 19:40:45 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I vote for Kilauea, on the island of Hawaii. Because it's one of the most studied volcanoes, you'll find lots of information-- including lots of pictures and video.
Arnott's Lodge, in Hilo, offers amazing lava hikes. You can see pictures of "ordinary people" on the hikes at their website.
2006-09-24 16:48:06 · answer #7 · answered by btsmith_y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋