Monday, 11 May 2026

How can volcanic eruptions be predicted?

Continuing our natural hazards theme, our ELI today is 'When will it blow? – predicting eruptions; how a simple tiltmeter can demonstrate the bulging of a volcano before eruption'.


There is also a teaching video demonstrating this activity. You might enjoy watching another video too!

This activity demonstrates how a simple ‘tiltmeter’ can show the bulging of a volcano before eruption – using trays of water to highlight ‘bulging’ as a bag or balloon is inflated.

Related activities can be found in our Natural Hazards category - Volcanoes.


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