Volcanic Eruption: Hazards, Signs, Mitigation

It is considered the most deadly of all volcano hazards.

• Volcanic Tsunami

• Pyroclastic Flow

• Volcanic Ash

• Lahar

A violent type of mudflow composed of a slurry of Pyroclastic material, rocky debris and water

• Pyroclastic Flow

• Volcanic Tsunami

• Lahar/Volcanic Mudflow

• Volcanic Gasses

Can cause severe Respiratory Effects such as Runny Nose, Eye, and Nasal Irritation, Severe bronchitic symptoms, and Difficulty Breathing.

• Lahar

• Volcanic Tsunami

• Volcanic Gasses

• Volcanic Ash

True or False:

Educating the public about the dangers and warning signals of a volcanic eruption may help them understand when and how to respond.

• True

• False

True or False:

Volcanic Gases cannot endanger Humans and Livestock.

• False

• True

This means reducing the risk of loss from the occurrence of any undesirable event.

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Mitigation: This involves measuring and monitoring ground deformation (changes in the ground's shape), seismic activity (earthquakes), as well as gases and heat emissions.

• Ground testing

• Volcano Monitoring

• Evacuation Plan

• Testing Area

Choose the Volcanoes that were mentioned in the Presentation.

Hint: isa, tri, quattro

• Mayon Volcano

• Taal Volcano

• Kanlaon Volcano

• Bulusan Volcano

True or False: Increased steaming activity, the trapped ash causes the steam to turn from white to gray in hue, and Subtle swelling on the ground surface; is caused by the movement of magma or gas underneath

• True

• False