Educator Guide: Sea Level Dips Spur Volcanic Eruptions

Sea level seems to influence eruptions from the partially-submerged volcano of Santorini in Greece (pictured). Lower sea levels are historically linked to more eruptions.
NASA Earth Observatory
About this guide
In this guide, students will learn about how scientists used a computer simulation to show that sea level might influence volcanic eruptions. Then, students will discuss computer simulations and brainstorm a simulation that they could use to investigate a real-world issue.
This Guide Includes:
The significance of simulations
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