U.S. Volcanoes and Current Activity Alerts
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News
Mount St. Helens 32nd Eruption Anniversary
May 18, 2012 marks the 32nd anniversary of Mount St. Helens' catastrophic eruption, the first volcanic eruption in the conterminous United States since the 1915 eruption of California's Lassen Peak. View archive photos of Mount St. Helens. Read a summary of events. Learn about the 1980 eruptions. Download a 2012 panorama of Mount St. Helens, and modern photos of the volcano and ongoing monitoring.1912 Katmai Eruption Provided Volcanology Research Boon
In June of 1912, a 3-day explosive eruption at Novarupta on the Alaska Peninsula near King Salmon produced the largest eruption of the 20th century. It created the spectacular Katmai caldera and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, which early explorers called the eighth wonder of the world. Preserved as a National Monument in 1918, and now part of Katmai National Park, the eruption created an outdoor laboratory that has captivated scientists and sightseers alike for 100 years. To commemorate this significant century old eruption, the USGS Volcano Hazards Program along with many Alaskan partner agencies will be holding several events throughout the spring and summer. To learn more, check out the Katmai information and events in the NEWS section of the AVO website.Prepare
![National Volcano Early Warning System. National Volcano Early Warning System.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120621015319im_/http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/Imgs/FrontPage/NVEWSwDROP.png)
NVEWS
The National Volcano Early Warning System plans to closely monitor threatening volcanoes.
The National Volcano Early Warning System plans to closely monitor threatening volcanoes.
![Earthquakes leading up to the January 11, 2006 eruption of Augustine volcano, AK. Earthquakes leading up to the January 11, 2006 eruption of Augustine volcano, AK.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120621015319im_/http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/Imgs/FrontPage/monitoring_drop.png)
Monitoring
Current monitoring data from USGS volcano observatories.
Current monitoring data from USGS volcano observatories.
![Cars covered in volcanic ash, Mount Pinatubo eruption, Philippines. Cars covered in volcanic ash, Mount Pinatubo eruption, Philippines.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120621015319im_/http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/Imgs/FrontPage/Ash-cars_drop.png)
Volcanic Ash
Ash hazards information and guidance for homes, businesses, and communities.
Ash hazards information and guidance for homes, businesses, and communities.
Look
![Lava flows within Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater, Kilauea volcano, HI. Lava flows within Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater, Kilauea volcano, HI.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120621015319im_/http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/Imgs/FrontPage/webcam_drop.png)
Webcams
Frequently updated real-time images of several U.S. volcanoes.
Frequently updated real-time images of several U.S. volcanoes.
![Jake Lowenstern giving lessons about Yellowstone volcano. Jake Lowenstern giving lessons about Yellowstone volcano.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120621015319im_/http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/Imgs/FrontPage/Podcasts-Jake_drop.png)
Podcasts and Videos
Yellowstone volcano podcasts and videos.
Yellowstone volcano podcasts and videos.
![Bishop Tuff outcrop from Long Valley, CA. Bishop Tuff outcrop from Long Valley, CA.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120621015319im_/http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/Imgs/FrontPage/Images-Bishop_drop.png)
Images from Observatories
Archived photographs and images of U.S. volcanoes.
Archived photographs and images of U.S. volcanoes.
Learn
![Mount Rainier as a backdrop behind the city of Tacoma, WA. Mount Rainier as a backdrop behind the city of Tacoma, WA.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120621015319im_/http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/Imgs/FrontPage/USVolc-list-rainier_drop.png)
U.S. Volcano List
Information, photos and status updates for volcanoes of concern in the U.S.
Information, photos and status updates for volcanoes of concern in the U.S.
![Arched lava fountain from Kilauea volcano, HI. Arched lava fountain from Kilauea volcano, HI.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120621015319im_/http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/Imgs/FrontPage/photoglossary-lavarch_drop.png)
Photoglossary
Pictures and definitions of volcanic terms.
Pictures and definitions of volcanic terms.
![Alaska Volcanoes Guidebook for Teachers. Alaska Volcanoes Guidebook for Teachers.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120621015319im_/http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/Imgs/FrontPage/Alaskabook_drop.png)
Volcano Education Resources
Grades 6-12 lessons and activities for teachers.
Grades 6-12 lessons and activities for teachers.
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