5 Big Questions About Hawaii's Volcanoes

What happened at Mauna Loa on November 27?

• A new island was formed.

• Lava began spewing from the volcano.

• It was a normal day with no significant events.

• It snowed for the first time.

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Why are there so many eruptions in Hawaii?

• It's purely a myth; there are no eruptions.

• Because of the large number of factories.

• Due to the presence of many dragons.

• Because of the giant undersea volcanoes.

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What do Hawaii's volcanoes look like?

• Invisible to the human eye.

• Wider and flatter, like a warrior's shield.

• Small hills covered in snow.

• Tall and skinny with a pointed top.

Are Hawaii's volcanoes dangerous?

• They are dangerous to birds only.

• No, they are completely safe.

• Only during winter.

• Yes, they can cause major damage.

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What is a shield volcano?

• A wider, flatter volcano with gentle slopes.

• A flat volcano that erupts chocolate.

• A volcano that can protect against attacks.

• A volcano shaped like a medieval shield.

Did the fall 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa surprise scientists?

• No, they had predicted it.

• It was a surprise to everyone except the scientists.

• Yes, it was completely unexpected.

• Scientists were on vacation, so they missed it.

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What dangers can Hawaii's volcanoes present?

• Snowstorms and blizzards.

• Lava flows and volcanic smog.

• Giant waves of water.

• Invasion of alien species.

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How can scientists keep Hawaiians safe from volcanoes?

• By using magic spells to calm the volcanoes.

• By moving the islands away from volcanoes.

• By stopping the volcanoes from erupting.

• By predicting eruptions through the study of volcanoes.

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