Mount Fuji Disaster

What is a volcano?

• A volcano is a type of tree found in tropical regions.

• A volcano is a mountain that opens downward to a reservoir of molten rock below the surface of the Earth.

• A volcano is a type of cloud formation.

• A volcano is a man-made structure used for water storage.

Name one other famous volcano in the world.

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• Mount St. Helens

How does lava flow during a volcanic eruption?

• Lava flows in a straight line without any obstacles during a volcanic eruption

• Lava flows sideways due to wind direction during a volcanic eruption

• Lava flows from the vent of the volcano due to pressure build-up from molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, following the path of least resistance.

• Lava flows uphill during a volcanic eruption

What are some survival skills one should have during a natural disaster?

• Ignore all warnings

• Run towards the disaster

• Stay informed, have an emergency kit, know evacuation routes, have a communication plan, and stay calm.

• Panic and scream

How does a volcanic eruption impact the environment?

• It releases ash, gases, and lava which can lead to air pollution, acid rain, and changes in climate. It can also destroy habitats, vegetation, and wildlife.

• It leads to increased biodiversity in the affected areas

• It has no effect on the environment

• It creates a positive impact on the environment by enriching the soil with nutrients

What are the different types of volcanic eruptions?

• effusive eruptions, explosive eruptions, phreatic eruptions, and phreatomagmatic eruptions

• lava eruptions

• steam eruptions

• ash eruptions

What is a lavalanche?

• A term used to describe a volcanic eruption

• A type of dessert made with lava cake and ice cream

• A large and sudden release of lava down the slopes of a volcano.

• A dance move popular in the 1980s

How can communities prepare for a volcanic eruption?

• By ignoring warning signs and hoping for the best

• By building houses closer to the volcano

• By creating evacuation plans, establishing communication systems, conducting drills, educating residents about warning signs, and stockpiling emergency supplies.

• By hosting a community barbecue

What are the signs that a volcano might erupt?

• Unusual animal behavior, increased cloud cover, changes in ocean currents

• Increased seismic activity, ground deformation, changes in gas emissions, sudden changes in temperature

How can technology help in monitoring volcanic activity?

• By providing real-time data through sensors such as seismometers, GPS, satellite imagery, and drones.

• By relying on historical data and predictions

• By analyzing weather patterns in the area

• By using traditional methods like visual observation only