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A lava flow on Chain of Craters Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI: A rippled lava flow on Chain of Craters Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the southeastern corner of the largest, youngest island of the Hawaiian Archipelago. The archipelago is located over 2,000 miles...; Format: image/photograph

Unfurling tree fern, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI: The fiddle head of an unfurling tree fern, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the southeastern corner of the largest, youngest island of the Hawaiian Archipelago. The archipelago is located over 2,000 miles...; Format: image/photograph

Snow-capped Ecuadorian volcanoes: The peaks of several snow-capped Andean mountains emerge from above the clouds. The Andean mountains run through Ecuador, making the country part of the Pacific "ring of fire." Ecuador is home to several active volcanoes, the tallest being Mount Cotopaxi at...; Format: image/photograph

Bubbling lava at Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, HI: Bubbling lava at Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the southeastern corner of the largest, youngest island of the Hawaiian Archipelago. The archipelago is located over 2,000...; Format: image/photograph

Bubbling lava at Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, HI: Bubbling lava at Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the southeastern corner of the largest, youngest island of the Hawaiian Archipelago. The archipelago is located over 2,000...; Format: image/photograph

Building a stratovolcano: Students will review the three types of volcanoes. Students will construct a stratovolcano and determine the composition of each type of volcano. Students will research examples of stratovolcanoes using internet resources.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); By Jessica Bohn.

Bubbling lava at Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, HI: Bubbling lava at Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the southeastern corner of the largest, youngest island of the Hawaiian Archipelago. The archipelago is located over 2,000...; Format: image/photograph

Bubbling lava at Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, HI: Bubbling lava at Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the southeastern corner of the largest, youngest island of the Hawaiian Archipelago. The archipelago is located over 2,000...; Format: image/photograph

Bubbling lava at Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, HI: Bubbling lava at Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the southeastern corner of the largest, youngest island of the Hawaiian Archipelago. The archipelago is located over 2,000...; Format: image/photograph

Lava rippling across a road near Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, HI: Lava rippling across a road near Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the southeastern corner of the largest, youngest island of the Hawaiian Archipelago. The archipelago is located...; Format: image/photograph

Lava steaming as it hits the ocean at Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, HI: Lava steams as it hits the ocean at Puu Oo Vent on Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii. Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the southeastern corner of the largest, youngest island of the Hawaiian Archipelago. The archipelago is...; Format: image/photograph

Clouds loom over the mountain rim of Lake Batur: This view from an elevated promontory shows much of the elevated rim of Lake Batur on a cloudy day. Lake Batur is one of several volcanic lakes that present spectacular views in the central interior of Bali. Often the active volcanoes emit steam which merges...; Format: image/photograph

Black and gold sand on Punaluu Beach, HI.: Black and gold sand on Punaluu Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Black sand beaches like this one are created by the interaction of hot lava cooling extremely quickly and fragmenting when it hits cool ocean water. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park...; Format: image/photograph

Mount Cotopaxi, Ecuador's tallest volcano: The snow-capped Mount Cotopaxi emerges from the clouds in the background, while numerous trees populate the foreground. Mount Cotopaxi is an active volcano over 19,000 feet from sea level. The volcano has erupted several times in the past 500 years. Most notably,...; Format: image/photograph

The snow-capped peak of Mount Cotopaxi: The snow-capped Mount Cotopaxi, Ecuador's tallest volcano, emerges from the clouds in the background. The foreground is populated by dense forest. Mount Cotopaxi is an active volcano over 19,000 feet from sea level. The volcano has erupted several times in...; Format: image/photograph

Mt. Tungarahua near Banos, Ecuador: The snow-capped peak of Mt. Tungurahua emerges from the clouds. In the foreground is a small peak cloaked in vegetation. Banos is a small town of 12,000 set high in the mountains of Ecuador (5,971 feet). Banos is a popular destination for tourists exploring...; Format: image/photograph

Colonial hacienda in Latacunga, Ecuador: A large, three-story house sits behind open gates. In front of the house is a circular driveway with a fountain in the middle. Latacunga is in the highlands of Ecuador. At over 9,000 feet elevation, the town of Latacunga's climate is usually cold and windy....; Format: image/photograph

Panorama of rolling hills and agricultural fields: Pasture land and agricultural fields complete this bucolic portrayal of rural Ecuador. Even though Ecuador boasts thriving urban centers and a bustling port city, the country remains predominately agricultural. Products like wheat, grain, corn, cacao, and...; Format: image/photograph

Mount Cayambe in Ecuador: Emerging above the clouds is the snow-capped peak of Mount Cayambe. Rolling hills and woodlands can be seen in the foreground. Mount Cayambe is Ecuador's third-tallest peak. Like all of Ecuador's lofty peaks, Mount Cayambe is a volcano and part of the the...; Format: image/photograph

Street scene in Banos, Ecuador: A few people walk down a street lined with shops. In the foreground is a modern five-story concrete building. In the background is a tall colonial-era church. Banos is a small town of 12,000 set high in the mountains of Ecuador (5,971 feet). Banos is a popular...; Format: image/photograph

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