Volcanoes often evoke images of iconic eruptions like Mt. St. Helen or the destruction of Pompeii. Gain an understanding into the formation, location, and diverse types of volcanoes worldwide. Examine the mechanisms behind volcanic activity providing insight into the events that unfold around the world, offering a view of these powerful geological phenomena.
Part I. Explore the nature of volcanoes and their three classic types: cinder cones, composite volcanoes, and shield volcanoes. Learn about the formation and impact through case studies by examining eruptions from the Hunga Tonga volcano, White Island, Haleakalā and Kilauea on the Hawaiian Islands and the massive explosion of a volcano that was created in five months off the coast of Iceland.
Part II. Continue with the cataclysmic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, which dramatically reshaped the landscape. Explore the geological marvels of volcanic hot spots forming the Hawaiian Islands and Yellowstone. Analyze the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD that destroyed Pompeii.