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=Step 1: Getting to Know Your Volcano =

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==Before you even think about going in front of the city's engineers, it is necessary for you to be an expert on your volcano. Below is a list of a few ideas for what to research. As a group, decide how you are going to divide the work and how you are going to organize your notes. You may decide to research independently and compare and combine notes once you have finished, but each group will need to have a detailed list of notes.==
 * ===Where is your volcano located?===
 * ===What are some of the cities that are near your volcano?===
 * ===What type of volcano is it?===
 * ===Has the volcano erupted recently?===
 * ===What is the status of your volcano?===
 * ===What other names are there for the volcano, if any?===
 * ===Are there any specific facts about the volcano that makes it unique compared to other volcanoes?===

===Keep in mind these are only a few suggestions; it is up to you to decide what information you want to research and record. Remember: you need to have enough information about your volcano and the surrounding area to sound credible.===

Here is a list of possible resources from which you can gather information about the volcano you are going to build next to:

 * [|Global Volcanism Program]
 * [|USGS Volcano Hazards Program]
 * [|Volcano World]
 * [|Wikipedia.com] (only use for a starting place or to get ideas of information)