How have volcanoes shaped the UK?

In year 9 classes we have started the GCSE course and we are currently looking at volcanoes and the difference between volcano shape and also classfication. We have looked at the fact the volcanoes can be classed as being active, dormant or extinct.

This article from the BBC below looks at how volcanoes have shaped Britain's landscape and is a superb read.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18674655

For more information on volcanoes in general then please access this site and have a look around.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/earth/natural_disasters/volcano

Please also use the site below to look at supervolcanoes and the environmental impacts of a volcanic eruption

http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/volcanoes-earthquakes/volcano/index.html