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Dynamic Earth is an interactive site that allows the user to learn about the structure and interior of the earth

streaming video, podacsts, Google Earth files, & more from Nature (weekly science journal)

Public gallery of animations, divided into ten categories dealing with various topics in biology, chemistry, Earth science, and statistics

"The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) was created as a partnership among the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Yellowstone National Park, and University of Utah to strengthen the long-term monitoring of volcanic and earthquake unrest in the Yellowstone National Park region. Yellowstone is the site of the largest and most diverse collection of natural thermal features in the world and the first National Park. YVO is one of the five USGS Volcano Observatories that monitor volcanoes within the United States for science and public safety."

"The eruption of the volcano in Iceland may present teachers with an opportunity to combine lessons in science and current events. The list below contains five resources for learning about volcanoes in general. If you're looking for links specifically about the volcano in Iceland, Larry Ferlazzo has a good list going."

This activity illustrates how seismic waves are used to determine the magnitude of an earthquake and to locate its epicenter.

NOVA episode... Includes collection of materials and teaching guides for learning about volcanoes, glaciers, and climate change with Mount Kilimanjaro at the center of each lesson.