Volcanoes are one of natures most interesting and dangereous phenomenons. The way volcanoes operate can be understood, on a basic level, by just some simple physics and chemistry, this website will investigate and explain some of the basic physics that govern the behavior of volcanoes.

 

Physics of Magma

Physics of Lava Flows

Physics of Eruptions

Types of Eruptions

Volcano Observatories

 

 

 

photo courtesy of USGS