Exploring Volcanic Eruptions

Ce este o erupție vulcanică?

• O erupție vulcanică este formarea munților din cauza mișcării plăcilor tectonice.

• O erupție vulcanică este procesul de eroziune a rocilor în timp.

• O erupție vulcanică este erupția magmei din adâncurile crustei Pământului la suprafață.

• O erupție vulcanică este o eliberare bruscă de gaze din atmosferă.

Name one famous volcano that has erupted.

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• Mount Rushmore

What are the main types of volcanic eruptions?

• Explosive eruptions, effusive eruptions, phreatomagmatic eruptions, dome-building eruptions

• Tsunami eruptions

• Meteorite impact eruptions

• Lava flow eruptions

How do scientists predict volcanic eruptions?

• Using historical eruption data only

• Scientists predict volcanic eruptions by monitoring seismic activity, gas emissions, ground deformation, and thermal changes.

• Through satellite imagery of the volcano

• By analyzing weather patterns

What is the impact of a volcanic eruption on the environment?

• Volcanic eruptions improve air quality and promote biodiversity.

• They have no effect on the climate or weather patterns.

• Volcanic eruptions only impact human health without affecting the environment.

• Volcanic eruptions can cause habitat destruction, air and water pollution, climate change, and landscape alteration.

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