Volcanoes

# Our Explosive Earth Experience volcanoes up close, with unrestricted access. These fiery openings in the Earth’s crust have the power to build and destroy landscapes. Students can go subterranean, take a bird’s eye view, and pull apart models for a whole new vantage point on volcanoes. ## Key Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognise two main types of volcanoes – shield and composite – and identify the parts of a composite volcano 2. Compare and contrast the characteristics of shield and composite volcanoes 3. Describe the different parts of a composite volcano ## How to Use This Playlist: This playlist is designed to help your students understand the physical features of volcanoes and the phenomenon of volcanic eruptions. To preview a track, scroll down and select the track you want to view. Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources: ***Volcanoes Explorable Scene*** – Stepping inside this active volcano, students have a cross-sectional view from beneath the bedrock. They should identify it as a composite, or stratovolcano, and observe the steep sides and distinctive layering of ash and lava. Students will be able to experience an eruption and fast-moving pyroclastic flow, resulting from an immense pressure buildup in the magma chamber that causes the molten rock to force its way to the surface. - [Volcanoes](https://edvr.se/VZp-blx-v6j/volcano) ***3D Model of a Volcano*** – Students can pull apart this model to examine the structure of a volcano in greater detail. - Volcano ***360 Images*** – These striking images allow students to witness the inferno of an effusive eruption. Fagradalsfjall, an Icelandic shield volcano, erupted in 2021 after 800 years of dormancy. The fluid, free-flowing lava gives rise to the broad, shallow landforms of a shield volcano. - Fagradalsfjall Volcano - Gateway to Hell ***360 Images*** – Use these images to think critically about the hazards of volcanic activity with your students – for example, ash may be swept by winds to rivers and lakes where it could choke out aquatic life. A balanced view should highlight positive effects, such as the attraction of tourists to the economy and the fertile soil produced by volcanic deposits. - Yasur – Valley of Ash - Tanna Island, Mont Yasur Volcano, 16h45 - Moonlight on Yasur Volcano - Uran Togoo Volcano