|Types and Effects of Volcano Hazards|
This United States Geological Survey (USGS) website discusses volcano hazards by type (gas, lahars, landslides, lava flows, pyroclastic flows, and tephra) and by the effect volcanoes have on people and land. This site gives an overview of volcano hazards and links to selected case studies listed by country, volcano, year, and type of hazard. Links to more USGS information about volcanoes, such as a photo glossary, a site index, observatories, and an educator's page are also provided.
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-645
This resource references 'Photo glossary of volcano terms'
This resource contains 'Volcanic Gases and Their Effects'
This resource contains 'Lahars and Their Effects: Pathways of Destruction'
This resource contains 'Volcano Landslides'
This resource contains 'Lava Flows and Their Effects'
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