These models are intended to aid understanding of where such volcanoes form and how volcanic rocks can be important natural resources for construction.

You can download, print and make, and instructions are included.

There are four volcano models in this pack:

• Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland
• Bardon Hill Quarry, Coalville, England
• Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland
• Soufrière Hills, Montserrat

Click any of the links for more information on the volcanoes.

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