Probing the Deep Earth: Seeking the Source of Hawaiian Volcanoes - Perspectives on Ocean Science
Date: 12/9/2009; 54 minutes
The Hawaiian volcanoes are a classic example of the unique type of volcanic activity that occurs in the interior, rather than at the edges, of the earth's tectonic plates. Learn how Scripps geophysicist Gabi Laske and her colleagues are seeking to find and image the plume that gives rise to this spectacular chain of volcanoes. (#17260)
| add a comment |
related programs
Earth Sciences
facebook comments
K-12 Educational Standards
Standards for Grade(s): 9-12
Earth Sciences
Dynamic Earth Processes
Earth Sciences
Energy in the Earth's System
For more information, visit: California State Board of Education Content Standards
Visit Teacher's PET to find more programs with K-12 Educational Standards.
links & resources:
