International and National Organisations

• European Volcanological Society (Switzerland)

• UK Volcanologists Group (UK)

• Australian Geological Survey Organisation (Australia)
• Alaska Volcano Observatory (Alaska)
• Nordic Volcanological Institute (Iceland)
• Volcanological Society of Japan (Japan)

Research Centres

• Centre for the Study of Active Volcanoes: Provides various courses introducing the concepts of volcanology and seismology, with particular reference to the nature of volcanology in Hawaii. The most useful resources are the image gallery and volcano news. (Hawaii)
• Michigan Technological University Volcanoes Page: Information about current global volcanic activity, research in remote sensing of volcanoes and their eruptive products and also information on hazard mitigation. (US)
• University of Hawaii Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Provides general information about Hawaii's shield volcanoes, includes updates on Loihi volcano and Kilauea.
• University of Tokyo Volcano Research Center: Researches magmatic processes and volcano dynamics, helping to improve the prediction of volcanic eruptions. Studies topics such as magma plumbing systems, the analysis of various data on volcanoes and also the characterization of eruptive processes. (Japan)
• University of Washington; School of Oceanography Mid-Ocean Ridge Processes Group: Holds a varied research programme including subjects such as "Are up flow zones boundaries between adjacent hydrothermal systems? Geological and geochemical tests" and "Physical, chemical and biological consequences of diking/eruptive events at spreading centers". (US)

Data/Information Libraries

Data Libraries

• Smithsonian Institute Global Volcanism Program (US)
 
• Geographic Volcano List: Provides worldwide listings of volcanoes by region. The most heavily documented volcanoes have more in-depth information attached in the listings.
• List of Holocene Volcanoes: Contains basic information for volcanoes thought to have been active in the last 10,000 years (Holocene). The data include a unique volcano number, volcano name, location, latitude and longitude, summit elevation, volcano type, status, and the time range of the last recorded eruption.
• Alphabetical Volcano List: An alphabetical listing of all Holocene volcanoes, provides information concerning each volcano and also any bulletins that have been released in connection with each volcano.
• Update on Current Volcanic Activity: Current eruptions are sorted in order of the last update on Volcano World. Details such as date of eruption or activity are listed, also the location of the activity and when the last update of this volcano was made accessible.
• World map of Current Active Volcanoes: Holds listings of volcanoes with recent activity and details each volcanoes physical characteristics.Any photographs or past reports available are also found on each volcanoes site.(US)

• Boris Benhcke Italy's Volcanoes: Provides in-depth details of Italy's volcanoes and also several of Chile's volcanoes. The site provides useful past and present descriptions and also detailed images. (Italy)
• Geological Survey of Japan The Volcanic Homepage: Provides in-depth news of current Japanese volcanic activities, volcanic photo archives and volcanic animations. (Germany)

• Michigan Technological University Soufriere Hills, Montserrat, West Indies: Provides current scientific reports, archive updates but more importantly a detailed catalogue of volcanic pictoral archives.(US)
• University of California Volcano Information Center: Provides an extremely detailed account of volcano characteristics, suitable for in-depth undergraduate studies. Discusses topics such as hazardous volcanic events, Hydrovolcanic processes and Volcano Forms. (US)
• USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory: Holds a full global volcano listing providing background information and other useful sites for studying each particular volcano. A comprehensive photo archive can also be found at this site. (US)
• USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory: Provides detailed volcanic information specific to Hawaiian volcanoes such as Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Descriptions of current and past volcanic activity are highly documented by researchers based at the Observatory. (US)

Education Materials

Images, slides and simulations

• NASA Earth Observing System, Interdisciplinary Science Investigating Volcanology: Access available to educational outreach slide sets studying topics such as volcano topography and volcanoes and volcanic hazards.(US)
• Global Volcanic and Environmental Systems; Simulation: The images and associated simulation illustrate the collapse of a volcanic column produced from a Plinian eruption of Vesuvius. The column is seen to rise by 3 km and then collapse, producing a pyroclastic flow which reaches the sea in about 5 minutes. (US)

• Calvin J. Hamilton,Views of the Solar System Earth's Interior & Plate Tectonics: Detailed photographic essay studying the earth's interior and lithosphere and plate tectonics.Provides information on the differences between the oceanic lithosphere and the continental lithosphere. (US)

• Mount St. Helens: Comprehensive historical case study detailing the impacts of Mount St. Helens on it's surrounding areas. This excellent case study also discusses characteristics before, during and after volcanic eruptions. (US)
• USGS Visit A Volcano: Illustrated brochure featuring the Cascade volcano range in Washington. Provides individual volcano information such as general information, points of interest, location maps and photographs.(US)

• NASA Classroom of the Future, Volcanoes: Provides a number of modules and activities including general volcano analysis and also in-depth case studies studying Kilauea, Yellowstone and Mount St. Helens. (US)
• North Dakota University Volcano World; Earth Science Lessons: (US)

Chapter One

• The Earth's Layers: An introductory photographic essay discussing topics such as the earth's crust, mantle and lithosphere. Explained using a seriesof illustrations, text and questions. Answers can be found here!
• Pangea to the Present: An introductory resource studying historical changes in plate tectonics. Not entirely specific to the study of volcanoes, but provides a broad basis for learning the 'dynamic' nature of the earth. Explained using a series of illustrations, text and questions. Answers can be found here!
• How Plates Move: An introductory resource relating to plate boundaries, mid-ocean ridges and also subduction zones. Explained using a series of illustrations, text and questions. Answers can be found here!
An end of chapter online test is available to assess the student's grasp on the topics studied in the above study guides. (Answers)

Chapter Two

• The Rolling Earth: An introductory photographic essay studying earthquakes. Detailing areas of volcanic interest, eg. faulting. Explained using a series of illustrations, text and questions.
• Volcanoes: Discussing volcanic activity, building volcanoes, lava domes and a wide range of other volcanic topics.
• Volcanic Terms: An introductory photographic essay discussing characteristics of volcanoes and magma flow.
An end of chapter online test is available to assess the student's grasp on the topics studied in the above study guides. (Answers)

Chapter Three

• Lava Flows and Pyroclasts: An extremely detailed photographic essay discussing volcanic characteristics such as pyroclasts, blocks and ash.
• Volcanic Cones and Eruptions: Detailed photographic essay studying eruption types, cones and various other volcanic characteristics.
• Hot Spot Volcanoes: Detailed photographic essay using Hawaii and Yellowstone as case studies to explain the 'hot spot' theory.
An end of chapter online test is available to assess the student's grasp on the topics studied in the above study guides. (Answers)

Electronic Journals

• International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior Bulletin of Volcanology: Abstracts and full text versions freely available online. Full text version is available is pdf format. (Germany)

• Geological Survey of Japan Journal of the Volcanic Homepage: Detailed posters, abstracts and articles are freely available. (Japan)
• Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research: Provides author and title listings, abstracts are also freely available. Full text versions require subscription, the details of which may be found at the above address.
• National Geographic: Brief article summaries available freely, for full text versions subscription is required. (US)
• Volcanological Society of Japan Bulletin: Provide publication titles, authors and abstracts also. (Japan)
• New Scientist, Planet Science: Article Summaries are freely available, for full text format subscription is required. (US)
• USGS, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Volcano Watch: A freely available weekly feature provided by scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. (US)