I walked into the library with a smile on my face at the sight of all the books. Sadly though the books I needed today weren’t the ones I loved to read. I hoisted my back-pack on my shoulder before moving away from the doorway. My eyes were glancing around the room for an unused computer. Having spot one in the middle of the library, I moved towards the computer to look up some books I needed for my research project. Our Science teacher assigned us some volcanoes that we had to know the type of volcano, where it is, what type of eruption it has, the date of its last eruption, a picture of the volcano, the tectonic plate it is on or between and any legends or myths about it.
It wasn’t too hard for me with the volcano I was given, which is in my favorite country Japan. Clicking away on the computer I found some interesting books that had a lot of info about Japan. “906.25 CAMBRID and 960.3 DEMARK”, I muttered under my breath as I wrote them down on a piece of scrap paper. Pulling myself away from the computer I started the search about Fuji-san. It took me awhile to find the decimal numbers I needed.
“902..903….905...906!” I said as I listed off the numbers to myself. Pulling out the book by the top I smiled at the view of the colorful cover. It was the exact mountain I was looking for with some sakura flowers beside it. I sat down right there with the book, my bag clumping to the ground beside the shelf. Leaning against the books behind me I opened up the book and began reading it. Noticing I was being dumb for a moment, I pulled out the papers I needed to write down the information and the source.
I glanced at the paper Mrs. Cedarleaf gave us, and started to look for what I needed.
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...owly I pressed the enter key. Having absolutely nothing appear made me frustrated. I then checked how many miles it was to the closest airport that could take you directly to Japan. That was Portland. It was 300 miles from here. Now adding how many miles it is from Portland to Tokyo would be 4,853 miles. Last but not least would be adding how many miles it is from Tokyo to Fuji-san 56 miles totaling up to 5209 miles.
Happily finding the answer I scribbled it down before closing the web browser. Breathing a sigh of relief I looked at the clock on my phone. “Oopsy.. I might be in trouble now.” I stated to myself as I unlocked my phone to call my friend Naomi. I walked to the exit of the library into the cold brisk night air, my mind now Fuji-san. I think I will take a trip there one day. That is after I explained to my Mom why I am not home yet.
...e than 30 volcanoes that have erupted over the past 300,000 years in the Lassen Peak volcanic area.
Mount Tambora, located on the Island of Sumbawa, Indonesia is classified as a Stratovolcano. Also known as a composite volcano, Tambora is a tall conical volcano (cone like structure) where layers of the walls are built by hardened lava and volcanic ash. The term composite is used to describe the volcano due to the composite layered structure built from sequential outpourings of eruptive materials1. Among the most common types of volcanoes, Tambora also shares its destructive prowess with best-known volcanoes such as Krakota (1883) and Vesuvius (79 A.D). The Island of Sumbawa is located in the middle of the Lesser Sunda Islands chain (a group of islands in the southern Maritime Southeast Asia) and is in the province of West Nusa Tenggara3. A map of Mount Tambora is shown in Figure 1 to provide a better perspective of its location. Interestingly enough, Tambora forms its own peninsula on Sumbawa, known as the Sanggar Peninsula. In April of 1815, after years of dormancy, Mount Tambora erupted with great intensity, approximately 7 on the volcanic explosivity index, which is shown in Figure 2. It has been estimated that the eject volume of Tambora was 160 cubic kilometres, which represents the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history. The death toll has been projected to be at least 71,000 people, of who over 15% were killed directly from the eruption1. The remaining 75% have been thought to succumb to starvation and disease, as the eruptive fallout decimated the agricultural industry in the region. Following the eruption, a volcanic winter ensued. As sun become less abundant due to clouds of ash, crops and livestock perished. Please note that all definitions appearing in the footnotes are either taken from already referenced so...
This paper will analyze and compare an article, a short story, and a poem according to; audience, purpose, context, ethics, and stance. The article “Under the Volcano” is written by Jack McClintock and is the most informative. The persuasion to have people move away from the danger area of Mt. Rainier is very subtle. The article lists volcanoes that have erupted and when they did so. Throughout the article there are pictures of volcanoes and the corresponding text shows what is being done to monitor them. The focus of the piece is the danger to Seattle and Tacoma posed by Mt. Rainier. There is an illustration of the danger zones of Mt. Rainier when it goes off and the towns that would be destroyed by it. The next piece is a short story called “A Very Warm Mountain” which is written by Ursula K. LeGuin. This story is a first-hand account of what Mt. St. Helens was like when it erupted. She also tells of news coverage and what she writes as well. She also writes people’s reactions as well as her viewing of the eruption like a giant pyrotechnics display. The third is a short poem entitled “Loo-Wit” and was written by Wendy Rose. This poem gives Mt. St. Helens a female persona and talks about it as if it were a living woman. It tells of how humanity ignored the warning “she” gave and the destruction that ensued. All three pieces deal with volcanoes and their impact on the existing environment as well as people’s reactions. All three pieces were similar in the intended audience and the author’s stance however, they were contrasting in purpose, context, and the author’s ethics.
The first time I saw Mt. Rainier for myself, was last summer when my boyfriend and I drove to Washington. It was the most beautiful, peaceful looking mountain I have ever seen. However, underneath it's great beauty, it hides a deadly secret. Mt. Rainier is one of the most dangerous volcanoes that we have here in the United States. One of the reasons it is so dangerous is because of it's great beauty. People enjoy looking at it, and the area that surrounds it, so they have made their homes here. Mt Rainier is not the only volcano I am interested in, in fact this last summer I also went to Mt. St. Helens and Crater Lake. But it is the volcano I chose to research for this paper because it does have so much beauty and at the same time so much power. I already know the basics about volcanoes, how they form, the different types, etc., but I wanted to find out more about what would happen if this great volcano were to erupt, what type of eruption would it be, and how would it affect the people that live around it.
Wood and Kienle, 1990, Volcanoes of North America: United States and Canada: Cambridge University Press, 354 p., p. 158-160, Contribution by Patrick Pringle.
I have listened to my students reading wishes and collected titles my students would like to read from the first days of my career as a t...
Stories about volcanoes are captivating. Myths come in different versions, but all of them are capable of capturing yours, and everybody’s imagination.
...ngerous factor is extremely fascinating. Being able to acquire samples of the volcano is very important. The samples will help researchers understand the components and the behavior of Nyiragongo a little bit more. Since we do not know when the next eruption will happen, collecting and analyzing information is truly critical. Even if the scientist was wearing a protective suit, being so close to the lava is extremely dangerous. The fact that a scientist is risking its life to study and analyze the volcano is a prime example of how complex and important the information is. The article left me wondering when the next explosion will be and if there is any chance of surviving if the volcano erupts at its full capacity. The explosion of Mount St. Helens was so enormous that a part of the volcano was blown off. I wonder if Nyiragongo will experience similar consequences.
11:14 p.m.-I slowly ascend from my small wooden chair, and throw another blank sheet of paper on the already covered desk as I make my way to the door. Almost instantaneously I feel wiped of all energy and for a brief second that small bed, which I often complain of, looks homey and very welcoming. I shrug off the tiredness and sluggishly drag my feet behind me those few brief steps. Eyes blurry from weariness, I focus on a now bare area of my door which had previously been covered by a picture of something that was once funny or memorable, but now I can't seem to remember what it was. Either way, it's gone now and with pathetic intentions of finishing my homework I go to close the door. I take a peek down the hall just to assure myself one final time that there is nothing I would rather be doing and when there is nothing worth investigating, aside from a few laughs a couple rooms down, I continue to shut the door.
I walked down the hall of Raymond Academy. I walked down until Faith grabbed me by the arm. I spun around and she dragged me into the nearest room. "What is going on?" I asked when she closed the door. "So? Are you going to tell me where this came from." She asked holding an envelope up. " Niro, what is that?" My voice sounded tired and confused.
Volcanoes are one of the most destructive forces on Earth. It is estimated that some 500 million people live near active volcanoes (Lutgens and Tarbuck, 2013). Of the Earth's known volcanoes, 70 are expected to erupt each year with at least one large eruption each decade (Lutgens & Tarbuck, 2013). As populations continue to increase and more people are attracted to the beauty surrounding these areas, the immediate threat to humans from these sometimes sleeping giants grows. Due to this, the study of volcanoes and the service that volcanologists provide to the public by way of information and predictions on activity is immeasurable.
the nameless girl lead me by hand with complete confidence of the destination. Although I should be worried her look of determination assured me of the importance of what she was leading me to. The sun began to peek through the trees telling me that I should be home right now. The peaceful morning had faded morphing into day. The voiceless girl stopped brusquely. Relieved, I stood beside her examining the forest around us. Pine needles covered the ground removing sight of any dirt beneath them. The trees rested high above our heads shading us from the sun. Scrub oak bushes sprouted from the earth in every direction. The little girl's eyes darted from tree to tree begging them to reveal something to her. I searched with her, seeking the sight of some urgent emergency. Her eyes caught sight of what they had been looking for and she rushed over to a small pine tree ran to the backside, and motioned with both hands for me to come quickly. I cautiously walked to the back of the tree and a petite gray bird with a white belly. It small black eyes were slightly closed, and although he was not moving his shallow quick breath indicated he was still alive. The unfortunate creature’s neck was logged in the space between the branch of the tree and the trees side leaving him trapped. A minor amount of blood streamed down the side of the tree trickling down to the pine needles resting on the ground. The anxious eyes of the little girl beside me returned to me searching for guidance. I opened my mouth to speak, but shut it again with pure befuddlement. I looked at this little girl and her beseeching eyes feeling my heart break because I truly did not know what to
Digging up the dirt on Mauna Loa. (Hawaiian volcano studied) Science News v144, n25-26 December 18th, 1993 414 (1 page)
Between the years 1636-1853 Japan was in a state of self-imposed isolation from the world. This foreign policy, known as Sakoku in Japanese or “closed country,” is used to represent this period of isolationism. Sakoku was set up by the Japanese Shogunate in order to remove the growing colonial and religious influences of European nations in Japan which were seen as a threat to stability and peace. This period of isolation remained nearly untouched for over 200 years until four American ships showed up in Tokyo harbour in 1853, demanding that the Japanese open up their ports for US trade. This historical event is considered an incredibly important moment in Japanese history as it represents the birth of modern day Japan. The forced opening of
The three volcanoes represent our problems. The active volcano is our current problems; the extinct, our past trials, and the dormant, the problems that we don't know if they are through or there are still to come. But as the rain stops pouring down, rainbow starts to form. Joy and pleasure must be earned-- not given or received -- like the joy the water from well gives to the little prince and the pilot. Its sweetness comes from the journey under the stars and the work of the pilot's arms making the pulley sing.