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Is volcanism caused by a deep-seated mantle plume? part of Integrating Research and Education:Yellowstone
by Kent Ratajeski, kratajes@westga.edu Department of Geosciences University of West Georgia The following topical questions and selected resources are designed to guide you through the current debate on the origin ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Activities:Classroom Activity:Process Oriented Guided Inquiry
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Igneous Processes
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Should geothermal energy resources around Yellowstone Park be developed? part of Integrating Research and Education:Yellowstone
A geyser erupts from the Norris geyser basin. Details Is the earth's heat under Yellowstone National Park an energy resource that is ripe for harvesting? Or is it best to leave that resource unused and ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity, Project
Subject: Geoscience:Hydrology:Ground Water:Water and society, policy, and management, Geology of groundwater occurrence

Is there a present volcanic hazard? part of Integrating Research and Education:Yellowstone
The volcanic processes that created the Yellowstone Geoecosystem are still active. One way that geoscientists determine the likelihood of a certain type of eruption occurring is by documenting how often they have ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Volcanology