Geology of Hawaii
Library Databases
Encyclopedia Britannica: School Edition
(ask your teacher for username and password to access from home) - Aearch for "Hawaii" or "volcano", or explore topics like Geography Kilauea Eruption Footage - From Encyclopedia Britannica World Book KIDS (ask your teacher for username and password to access from home) - Search for "plate tectonics" for a good description, with links to related articles like "core", "crust", "earthquake", and "volcano". World Book STUDENT (ask your teacher for username and password to access from home) - Find basic information on the volcanoes when you search for "Kilauea" and "Mauna Loa". Click on the link Explore Hawaii under the red heading EXPLORE, and scroll to Land and Climate for more information on Hawaii's geology. |
Web Sites
Hawaii: Geology
- An in-depth look at the creation of the Hawaiian Islands. With great illustrations and photos. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - National Park Service "field notes" give a brief overview of Hawaii's geology. Ask an Earth Scientist: Volcanoes - Check out all the great questions other students have asked about Hawaii, with answers from real scientists! Ask an Earth Scientist: Geology - Real geologists answer questions about earthquakes, igneous rocks, and more. KidsClick! - Try some searching on your own! A great way for kids to search the internet. |