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VOLCANIC ADVENTURES BEGIN HERE!!!!

THE WORLD OF WEBQUEST NEEDS YOUR HELP UNCOVERING SOME OF THE MYSTERIES BEHIND THE WORLDS MOST ACTIVE VOLCANO!

CALLING ALL MARVELOUS

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS!!!!

Today we will venture into the  world of volcanoes, unvailing the WARNING SIGNS and CAUSES OF ERUPTIONS in these

magnifigant forces of nature!

BUT FIRST WE NEED YOUR HELP IDENTIFYING THE MOST ACTIVE VOLCANO ON THE PLANET!

Split up into 2 groups and let the journey to the center of the earth START NOW!  

The Expert Volcano Hunters need you!

Let's start exploring!

Today you will jump into the world of volcanoes. At the beginning of this webquest you will be a Junior Volcano Hunter!   

First, your teacher will split you into two groups. Group Magma and Group Lava. There are a total of 8 questions. Each group will be given 4 questions that you will need to answer in order to complete this webquest.

Next, each group needs to assign a group leader! As a group, using the information provided, find the answers to the questions you were given. Then the group leader will write down your answers as a group on a sheet of paper to turn in. 

Last, both teams will share the answers to the questions they were given! 

At the end of this Webquest Assignment, you will be an Expert Volcano Hunter! 

KīlaueaShield volcano in Hawaii

Ok my tiny travelers, here are some questions to help you find out more about these magnificent structures!

1)             What happens in a volcanic eruption?

2)             What is the Ring of Fire?

3)             How many shield volcanoes are around the Ring of Fire?

4)             What is the most active volcano in the world?

5)             Where is it located?

6)             What type of volcano is it?

7)             How many eruptions has it had?

             8)             When was its first eruption? When was the last?

If the Kilauea Volcano was your teams answer,then Lads and Gents, you are correct! The Kilauea Volcano is the youngest and most active Hawaiian shield volcano, located on the southern part of the Island of Hawai'i. Hawai'i is the southernmost and largest of the island chain, which is thanks widely to the volcanic activity in which it's expanded from. Kilauea volcano is near-constantly erupting from vents either on its summit or on the rift zones. At present, Kilauea volcano is still having one of the most long-lived eruptions known on earth, which started in 1983 on the eastern rift zone. It predominantly erupts basaltic lava in effusive eruptions, although occasionally it experiences explosive eruptions as well. Kilauea stands just under 4200 feet tall at it's highest point. It is said that Kilauea is the home to Pele, the volcano goddess of ancient Hawaiian legends, how neat is that?!

Kudos to you all on this fiery discovery, check out the links below to find out more information on this massive volcano-oh and Pele!

Resources:

• Webcam images: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/cams/

• Photos/Video: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/multimedia

• Lava Flow Maps: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/maps/

• Overview of Kīlauea summit and East Rift Zone eruptions: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea_update/background.pdf

• Summary of volcanic hazards from Kīlauea eruptions:http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea_update/hazards.pdf
• Quick Facts: http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/kilauea.html
• Map of Hawai'in volcanoes: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/maps/

Now that you have ventured into the explosive world of volcanoes.

Unvailing the causes of eruption in one of the world’s most active volcanoes, hopefully you have a better understanding of Volcanoes and have learned the basics.

You should be an Expert Volcano Hunter!

There are lots of videos and images to help you with the assignment.

Remember to have fun with the Assignment.

If you have any questions let me know.