Geology The Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Discussion

Overview

Purpose

The objective of this discussion post is to present hazards and other information associated with an active volcano.

Task

1. WE ARE DISCUSSING THE VOLCANO IN HAWAII. KILAUE
2. You should research and post on the following:
   1. Background
      1. Location- State and county, latitude/longitude (degrees), peak elevation, include a location map and satellite imagery
      2. Volcano type and composition
      3. Size of volcano—area, volume, etc.
   2. Volcanic Hazards
      1. Describe the hazards associated with a volcanic eruption from your group’s volcano
      2. What population may be or has been affected by volcanic hazards from your volcano? Briefly describe an historic eruption if appropriate
   3. Positives
      1. How do population centers near this volcano benefit from being located near/adjacent to the volcano? If no population centers exist near your volcano…speculate how they would benefit

In addition, please develop 2-3 questions for another classmate to answer related to the volcanic event you described.

Your initial post should be a minimum of 150 words, a table of the mineral and its use, and you should respond to at least 1 of your classmates' posts. You are expected to cite any sources that you use in your research of common minerals. Please be sure you cite your sources correctly using either APA or MLA style. For assistance in citing sources correctly, please reference the Purdue OWL.

Criteria

Please be sure to reference the Discussion Rubric associated with this discussion. It will provide guidance on the requirements and expectations associated with this discussion.