LIVING WITH HAWAIIAN VOLCANOES- At a Glance

Key Concepts: Hawaii is a remote island chain in the Pacific Ocean. Most of the population lives on five major islands. The Island of Hawaii is made of five volcanoes. The potential for an eruption at a given location is determined by the status of the volcano (active, dormant, or extinct) and, for the dormant and active volcanoes, the proximity to the summit or rift zones.

Lesson Outcomes:

The students will:

1. locate their town on a county map
2. name the volcano on which they live
3. describe the basic structure of Hawaiian volcanoes
4. discuss the likelihood of an eruption or lava flows near their homes.

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