Civilization exists by geologic consent, subject to change without notice.
Durant, Historian One of the most awesome spectacles in nature is volcanic eruption. Whether it is a lava flow on the side of Kilauea in Hawaii or the devastating eruptions of Mount Pinatubo, such events capture our imagination and give us insight into the dynamic processes that act to change our planet. Both human and earth history have been profoundly effected by great volcanic eruptions. Caught between myth and science, understanding these catastrophic events is important to both our existence and our knowledge of the dynamic earth system. In these sets of activities you are asked to investigate the nature of major catastrophic eruptions and their impact on the local and global environment.