Volcano Spacing in Volcanic Arcs
Summary
Significant questions in geology remain unanswered. One unanswered question is why are stratovolcanoes evenly spaced in volcanic arcs. In this lesson, students will measure stratovolcano spacings in GoogleEarth. Groups of 2-3 students will pose a question on the controls of stratocone spacing in volcanic arcs.
[image right border]Learning Goals
Data analysis, critical thinking and questioning
Oral presentation
Oral presentation
Context for Use
This lesson is for undergraduate tectonics, geophysics, or structure class and will involve students working in groups of 2-3. Students should be aware of plate tectonics and subduction zone mechanics prior to the lesson.
Description and Teaching Materials
Google Earth
Unfinished summary of mini-lesson (Acrobat (PDF) 22kB Apr3 07)
