Volcano Resources for Educators
USGS volcano fact sheets
Online versions of pamphlets and books
This Dynamic Earth--the story of plate tectonics
This Dynamic Map - Third Edition
Volcanoes of the United States
Fire and Mud (Mount Pinatubo, Philippines)
Traditional Books Available
This Dynamic Planet - Third Edition The long awaited third edition of the popular This Dynamic Planet map. The map is designed to show the most prominent features when viewed from a distance, and more detailed features upon closer inspection. The back of the map zooms in further, highlighting examples of fundamental features, while providing text, timelines, references, and other resources to enhance understanding of this dynamic planet. Both the front and back of this map illustrate the enormous recent growth in our knowledge of planet Earth. Yet, much remains unknown, particularly about the processes operating below the ever-shifting plates and the detailed geological history during all but the most recent stage of Earth's development. By Tom Simkin, Robert I. Tilling, Peter R. Vogt, Stephen H. Kirby, Paul Kimberly, and David B. Stewart Cartography and graphic design by Will R. Stettner, with contributions by Antonio Villaseñor and edited by Katharine S. Schindle
This Dynamic Earth: the story of plate tectonics A beautifully illustrated color book that explains plate tectonics for non-scientists and describes the history of plate-tectonics research. 77 pages. By Jacquelyne Kious and Robert I. Tilling.
Tapping the Earth's Natural Heat A book that uses plain language and lots of color photographs and illustrations to describe the origins and uses of geothermal energy. Book includes numerous short essays including such topics as the history of geothermal energy, its use in Iceland, and geothermal development in Hawaii. By Wendell A. Duffield, John H. Sass, and Michael L. Sorey. (USGS Circular 1125) 63 pages. FREE!
Eruptions
of Mount St. Helens: Past, Present, and Future
A lavishly illustrated book that describes in easy-to-understand
language the historical eruptions at Mount St. Helens Volcano in
Washington, with particular emphasis on the 1980 eruption. By Robert I.
Tilling, Lyn Topinka, and Donald A. Swanson. 57 pages.
Eruptions
of Hawaiian Volcanoes: Past, Present, and Future
A beautifully illustrated book that describes the eruptions of
Hawaii's volcanoes. Includes many spectacular photographs of the
features associated with Hawaii's volcanoes, such as lava lakes and
lava fountains. By Robert I. Tilling, Christina Heliker, and Thomas L.
Wright. 54 pages.
How to order these publications
Other Materials
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Video Programs |
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Name of film/video |
Library |
Length |
Produced by |
| The Eruption of Kilauea, 1959-60 |
220 (950) |
27 minutes |
National Audiovisual Center |
| Inside Hawaiian Volcanoes |
220 (950) |
25 minutes |
US Geological Survey &Smithsonian Institution |
| Ten Years of Volcanic Activity in Alaska |
(200) R290 |
30 minutes
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US Geological Survey |
| Perilous Beauty: The Hidden Dangers of Mount Rainier |
220 (284) |
29 minutes |
US Geological Survey |
| A Manual for Installation of Bench Marks on Active Volcanoes |
(200) R290 |
40 minutes |
U.S. Geological Survey |
* Ambrose Video distributes this video, but it was produced in conjunction with several organizations: Pacific Rim Co-Production Association, KCTS (Television Station: Seattle, Wash.), Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Television New Zealand, Nihon Hoso Kyokai, and Ambrose Video Publishing.
Raw Footage of Erupting Volcanoes |
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Name of film |
Library call number |
Length |
Producer |
| Movie footage of the activity of Paricutin Volcano in Michoacan, Mexico, 1945-1952 |
(200) R290 |
45 minutes |
US Geological Survey |
| Cinemetraje de las Actividades del Volcan Paricutin, Michoacan, Mexico, 1945-1952 |
(200) R290 |
45 minutes |
US Geological Survey |
| August 18, 1992, Eruption of Crater Peak vent on Mount Spurr Volcano, Alaska |
(200) R290 |
25 minutes |
US Geological Survey |
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Description of video programs
The Eruption of Kilauea, 1959-60. Call number: 220 (950)
E786 1961
Film footage with sound of lava fountains and volcanoes in Hawaii. Illustrates
some volcanic processes. Score won 1962 American Film Festival Award.
Inside Hawaiian Volcanoes. Call number: 220 (950) I564
1989
Joint venture by the Smithsonian Institution and the US Geological Survey. Contains
mixture of animation, graphics, historic and present-day footage to explain
Hawaiian volcanology. Well-rounded educational film for all levels. There is
a Teacher's Guide for this video--its call number is (200) R290 no.89-685
Ten Years of Volcanic Activity in Alaska. Call number:
(200) R290 no. 95-61
Compilation of Alaskan volcanic activity from 1983 through 1992.
Perilous Beauty: The Hidden Dangers of Mount Rainier.
Call number: 220 (284) P474 1996
Explains volcanic activity and enormous landslides of the past as keys to reducing
risk from Mount Rainier in the future. Uses computer animation, eruption footage,
interviews with scientists, and vivid aerial and ground scenes of the mountain
to demonstrate the nature of the hazards posed by Mount Rainier.
Manual for the Installation of Bench Marks on Active Volcanoes.
Call number: (200) R290 no.93-176B
Shows various methods of measuring and monitoring active volcanoes. Demonstrates
installation techniques for temporary and permanent bench marks in soft soil,
hard rock, and soft rock. Also available as US Geological Survey Open-File Report
93-176A. Part B of open-file report is a 33 page manual.
Description of raw video
Footage of Parícutin Volcano in Michoacan, Mexico,
1945-1952
Early color motion picture footage without sound of the famous eruption of Parícutin
volcano during the 1940's. Shows ash, pumice, steam, and volcanic bombs.
Cinemetraje de las Actividades del Volcan
Parícutin, Michoacan, Mexico, 1945-1952
Spanish version of VHS 123.
August 18, 1992, Eruption of Crater Peak
vent on Mount Spurr Volcano, Alaska
Record of the eruption taped from various aircraft.
