Eruption! Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives

What is the term for discussing an idea or trying to make a decision?

• Consulting

• Conferring

• Debating

• Negotiating

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What is the name of the channel through which lava moves?

• Conduit

• Vent

• Crater

• Magma Chamber

What do we call the outcomes or effects of events?

• Consequences

• Causes

• Incidents

• Results

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What are the primary gases released during a volcanic eruption?

• Oxygen, nitrogen, and argon

• Water vapor, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide

• Methane, ammonia, and carbon monoxide

• Helium, neon, and xenon

What are the signs of an impending volcanic eruption?

• Increased seismic activity, gas emissions, ground deformation, and thermal anomalies.

• Heavy rainfall and flooding in the area.

• Sudden drop in temperature and snow accumulation.

• Increased wildlife activity and migration patterns.

What is the purpose of a volcanic hazard assessment?

• To evaluate the potential risks and impacts of volcanic eruptions on communities.

• To predict the exact time of the next volcanic eruption.

• To determine the best locations for new volcanic tourism sites.

• To assess the geological history of a volcano.

Did the pyroclastic flow reach Clark Air Force Base during the eruption?

• Yes

• No

• Only partially

• It was redirected

What is an eruption column?

• A vertical column of gas and volcanic ash that rises into the atmosphere during an explosive eruption.

• A type of volcanic rock formed during a lava flow.

• A measurement of the temperature of lava during an eruption.

• A geological formation created by the cooling of magma underground.

What is the role of a lava dome?

• A mound-shaped protrusion formed by the slow extrusion of viscous lava.

• A large crater formed by explosive volcanic eruptions.

• A type of lava flow that spreads out in a thin layer.

• A volcanic ash cloud that rises high into the atmosphere.

What does the term 'searing' refer to?

• Extremely hot or intense.

• Mild and pleasant.

• Cool and refreshing.

• Slightly warm.

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