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Loads of information about active volcanoes in Hawaii. Includes spectacular photos of lava flowing and splattering. I've hiked out to active flows from Kilauea and gotten within a few feet of slowly oozing lava before the heat became unbearable. It was an amazing experience.

How volcanoes form (BBC)

USGS Volcano Hazards Program

This is a great site that both monitors current worldwide volcanic activity and lets you search for volcanoes throughout the world.

Yellowstone National Park

As always, I can be reached at askmrc@earthlink.net.