How to Prepare for a Volcanic Eruption (and Possibly Survive One, Too)
by Stephen Johnson from Lifehacker on (#5W4ZN)
Volcanic eruptions are more than juicy fodder for middle-school science fair projects. When hot gasses and molten rock spew from openings in the earth, it can quickly alter landscapes, level buildings, and kill a lot of people. Just ask the citizens of ancient Pompeii (if you can find anyone.)