Earth Science Digital Image Library - Etna Cinder Cones
Earth Science Digital Image Library - Etna Cinder Cones
Grade Levels
10th Grade, 5th Grade, 8th Grade
Course, Subject
Related Academic Standards
Topic
Plate Tectonics
Description
Mt. Etna is one of the largest continental volcanoes and among the most active in the world (although the eruption rate is about 1/6 that of Kilauea in Hawaii). Nearly 250 cinder cones (conical hills), formed by the accumulation of cinders and other pryoclastics near volcanic vents, dot the surface of this European volcano.
Location
Catania (northeastern Sicily), Italy
Credits
With support from the Center for Applied Technologies in Education, The Earth Science Digital Library is an initiative authored by Russell Agostaro, Newburgh Enlarged City School District, Newburgh, New York.
Description
The Earth Science Digital Image Library is an archive of quality digital images for teacher and/or student reference in their studies of Earth Science. For additional information about the image, please click on a link below:
