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Go to Crater Peak, AK 
Mount St. Helens 
Nevado del Ruiz 
Ngauruhoe 
Lamington 
Galunggung 
Mt. Pinatubo 
Veniaminof, AK 

Teachers Guide to Stratovolcanoes of the World
Questions to Ponder

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Lamington, Papua New Guinea:
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Questions to Ponder and Web Resources

Why is it important to monitor active volcanoes? Why might scientists need to replace equipment? Learn more about monitoring volcanoes from the USGS Volcano Hazards Program website.

Visit Volcano World's Adventure site and learn more about trips to actual volcanoes.

Visit Volcano World's section on Mont Pelee and compare this eruption with Lamington

What qualifications do you think a volcanologist needs? What careers interest you?