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AIM: How does a Volcanoes eruption affect people, land and animals that live near it? Do Now: How many natural disasters can you name? HW: Article due Wednesday
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Volcanoes are responsible for: producing most of the water on Earth. modifying the Earth’s atmosphere. creating new land
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VOLCANISM Produces fertile agricultural land. Provides a source of geothermal energy in Iceland and California. Presents significant natural hazard.
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VOLCANOES AND VOLCANISM The Nature and Status of Volcanoes EXTINCT - has not erupted in very long time, generally > 10,000 years. Shiprock, New Mexico
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VOLCANOES AND VOLCANISM The Nature and Status of Volcanoes DORMANT - has not erupted in past 2000-3000 years, but has potential to erupt. Mt. Baker, WA Chiliques volcano in Chile.
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VOLCANOES AND VOLCANISM The Nature and Status of Volcanoes ACTIVE - currently erupting volcano or one that has erupted recently. Kilauea, HI Mt. Lassen, CA
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VOLCANOES AND VOLCANISM Mt. St. Helens, WA 17 May 1980
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VOLCANOES AND VOLCANISM Mt. St. Helens, WA 18 May 1980
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VOLCANOES AND VOLCANISM Mt. St. Helens, WA 19 May 1982
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Mount St Helens
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