Friday, September 11, 2015

2.2.3 The Lithosphere (KQ2): Types of Volcanoes

First, watch the following video introducing you to volcanoes, how they form and terms associated with them.  You know some from earlier (and maybe even more), but there is some new important information given.  You may want to watch it more than once and take notes!



Now, read the following from the USGS on types of volcanoes.  Take notes on the types of volcanoes and any key terms you find. We will be using them and the site in class tomorrow.


Also, Read about types of eruptions here.  Take notes on the different types of eruptions and any key terms you find:

SDSU - Expolsivity

Click on the links on the left hand side of the SDSU main site to learn other features that may be useful, including lava flow types, pyroclastic flows, gases, and eruption types.

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