Volcanic Eruption in Iceland

What type of eruption is occurring in the Reykjanes Peninsula of Iceland?

• Pyroclastic eruption

• Fissure eruption

• Lahar eruption

• Explosive eruption

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How does the lava flow in a fissure eruption differ from an explosive eruption?

• It flows easily

• It is viscous and sticky

• It explodes into the sky

• It oozes from cracks in the ground

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What is the major threat posed by the lava flows in the Reykjanes Peninsula?

• Tsunamis

• Infrastructure damage

• Air pollution

• Earthquakes

Where did the eruption from the Svartsengi volcanic system occur?

• Reykjavik

• Grindavik

• Hafnarfjörður

• Akureyri

What geological feature makes Iceland a hotbed of seismic and volcanic activity?

• Caves

• Glaciers

• Canyons

• Tectonic plates

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What is the focus of monitoring efforts for volcanic systems in Iceland?

• Predicting weather patterns

• Identifying early signs of volcanic activity

• Monitoring wildlife migration

• Measuring ocean currents

How does Iceland benefit from its volcanic activity?

• It creates new landmass

• It provides geothermal energy

• It attracts tourists

• It causes natural disasters

What is the trade-off for exploiting geothermal energy from volcanoes in Iceland?

• Loss of natural habitats

• Increased air pollution

• Risk of volcanic eruptions

• Decreased energy production

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Describe the volcanic eruption as a system.

• Lava, Smoke, and Ash

• Input

• Hole in the crust

• Output

• Magma

• Component

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Match the classification to the description.

• Used to erupt but will not erupt again.

• Extinct

• Used to erupt and may erupt again one day.

• Active

• Have erupted recently and will erupt again soon.

• Dormant

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