Different volcano forms and how they erupt
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The principle of subduction
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Krakatoa (1883)
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Mt. Vesuvius (A.D. 79)
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Mt. St. Helens (1980)
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Hot spots: Yellowstone National Park
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Benefits of living with volcanoes
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Lava and household objects from Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii
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Volcanic “spider” damaged at Mt. St. Helens
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Products from volcanic soil
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Obsidian, hardened lava, and ash
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Interactive: create and erupt your own volcano
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Interactive: turn the crank to illustrate how subduction works
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Touchable replicated volcanoes
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Touchable lava specimens
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Media: footage of erupting volcanoes
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Media: hotspots in Yellowstone
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Science Buzz kiosk with updated natural disaster headlines (may be placed in any section)