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This volcanic eruption style is called Surtseyan, named after the island of Surtsey.  Surtseyan volcanoes erupt below the surface of the water.

I show this volcano video when discussing cinder cone volcanoes.  Paricutin erupted in 1943 and erupted for 9 years afterward.  It occurred on fairly flat land in a farmer's cornfield.  This video is historical footage of the eruption.

I have actually been to the Arenal Volcano.  It is a beautiful site.  The volcano erupted sending down a pyroclastic cloud killing several villages in one of the towns close by.  It then erupted off and on creating the steepest cone in the world.  This video is a composite of many other videos showing the eruptions over time.  It is a pretty cool video to watch.  I actually skim through it but get a chance to show how one volcano can have multiple types of eruptions.  I also mention that there are many hot springs nearby.  Some of which I got to swim in.

I show this video when discussing pyroclastic flows.  This is a pyroclastic flow that killed a few people in Japan a couple of years ago.  It is a pretty impressive video as people try to protect themselves and outrun the flow.  I also get to discuss how even though there are many warnings of a pending volcanic eruption occurring, it doesn't always mean that there will be an advanced warning.

During my unit on volcanoes, I have the students do some research on some famous volcanoes.  Mt. Vesuvius is one.  This video shows a quick tour of the city of Pompeii and discusses how they made casts and molds of the victims of a very famous eruption.

In this video, students get to hear and see a really rare volcanic eruption.  These are silent killers called limnic eruptions.  Limnic eruptions occur when a gas bubble builds up and then gets released poisoning the air all around.  This video demonstrates how a limnic eruption killed nearly everyone in two different villages as carbon dioxide was released.  I discuss a little bit about air density during this video as well.

Discover the fascinating world of seismology with this educational video found on EducationalResource.org. In this video, students will learn about the essential tools of seismology, including seismographs, seismometers, and seismograms. Through engaging visuals and clear explanations, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of how scientists use seismic data to locate earthquakes and study the Earth's interior. The video also covers the different types of earthquake waves, including P, S, and surface waves.

In this video, students will witness the destructive power of an earthquake and learn about a fascinating phenomenon called liquefaction. This video was captured during the 2011 earthquake in Japan and shows how the earth shifts and grinds the dirt, squeezing the water out and causing the ground to become like quicksand. By watching this video, students will gain a better understanding of the impact earthquakes can have on the environment and how they can cause changes in the ground structure.

When discussing tsunamis it is good to discuss that some tsunamis can reach hundreds of feet high if the conditions are right.  In 1958 that is what happened after a landslide generated a 1720 foot tsunami.  This video shows a scientist discussing evidence found that Lituya Bay has had other tsunamis this big in the past.

This is an edited version of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami.  This video does a great job telling the story of the tsunami from the video of those who survived.  Make sure you have tissues because there are some sad parts.  I edited out any corpses that were videoed as well as any usage of bad language and too close of view of people wearing inappropriate clothing that might get teachers in trouble.  I did my best to make this video classroom-friendly.