predicting volcanoes 2

U9L4- Predicting volcanoes pt. 2

By Ms Iguina

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a tool used to predict a volcanic eruption?

• tiltmeter- measures ground swelling

• seismograph- measures movement in the ground

• scale- measures mass of igneous rock

• thermocouple- measures tempurature of the ground

Turn to page 4 in your packet.

It is time to test your research skills!

Show what you know. You have ​4 minutes to answer questions 2-4

Subject | Subject

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements explains why volcanoes are predictable?

• there are many signs that occur months before an eruption that can signal to scientists that an eruption is coming.

• they don’t happen very often, so we don’t have to worry about them.

• they occur frequently without any warning.

• there are so many across the world that there are many opportunities to study volcanoes

Multiple Choice

St Helens is represented by the white triangle because it is inactive. in which city should volcanologists issue a warning if Mount st. Helens is going to erupt?

• seattle

• miami

• san antonio

• boston

Poll

Are volcanoes 100% predictable?

• yes

• no

Mt. Pinatubo is represented by the yellow triangle in the map because it is on advisory watch.

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​below china above australi

Mt Pinatubo

​Located in the Phillipines

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Open Ended

 

Table 1. Major cities around Mount Pinatubo

City and their population

Angeles- 411, 634

San Fernando- 306,659

Olonqgapo- 221, 178

Quezon City- 2,173,831

Manila- 1,780,000

Consider the Advisory notice on Mt. Pinatubo and the list stating the population of cities in proximity to it. Why is it important for scientists to predict the time it will erupt?