Volcano lecture #1
Bill Leeman
Rice University


Question for the day: Of the following, which kind of volcanic phenomenon would you prefer to observe at close hand - a pyroclastic flow, a lahar, or a lava flow. Explain why and suggest a good place to visit where you might reasonably expect to see such an event.


Course web page - check Homework #3


Earth Alert


Today we will review the main types of volcanoes, some key varieties of volcanic deposits and their potential hazards to mankind and property, and review the kinds of volcanoes found in the United States. Links are provided below:

Introduction Associated tectonic settings Active Volcanic Areas in U.S. Cascades Volcanic Arc U.S. Calderas (Really big volcanoes) Active Volcanic Areas Worldwide Terestrial volcanoes viewed from space Volcanoes on other planets Extinctions Process movies Educational links


Some helpful resources and overview can be found on Bill's Volcano Images web page.


-----LAST MODIFIED: 2/21/01
-----BY: W.P. Leeman