Volcano Monitoring Techniques

Lesson at a glance: Geologists use several methods to monitor changes in a volcano. These methods assist in forecasting intrusions and eruptions. The methods are introduced in the Background, and examples are provided in the Teaching Suggestions.

Key Concepts: Ground movements, seismicity, gas geochemistry, and geology are methods used to monitor active volcanoes. Lesson Outcomes: The students will:

  1. realize that eruptions have precursor activities

  2. recognize patterns in volcano behavior

  3. interpret graphical data

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