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Chapter 8: Rocks

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U.S. Geological Survey
Erupting volcanos spew lava, acidic gases, and tons of ash into the air, all of which can threaten lives and property. Which type of volcanic hazard poses the greatest threat?

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U.S. Department of Energy
Describe several projects dealing with clean coal technology. Locate these projects on the map found at this site.

Unit 2: Earth's Interior

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SAVAGE EARTH Online
PBS produced "Savage Earth," a television series about volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Review this site and view videos and other presentations of these natural disasters. Use your school's multimedia equipment to produce your own "Savage Earth" show.

National Earthquake Information Center
The National Earthquake Information Center is located 10 miles west of Denver, Colorado. It is the most important national data center and archive for earthquake information. Find out when and where the last earthquake in the world occurred.

Cencal - Central California Earthquake Hazards Project
Here is a review of the geology behind earthquakes and what is being done to predict the "Big One" on the San Andreas Fault. Explain to a friend the four types of field studies being conducted.

Volcano World
This site provides excellent information about volcanoes. Go to Volcano Starting Points and search Volcano World for more information on Mount Fuji. When was the last time Mount Fuji erupted? Make a poster of the latest eruptions around the world.