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What is the main concern regarding volcanic ash clouds?
What is the main concern regarding volcanic ash clouds?
- They can cause acid rain.
- They can lead to lahars.
- They can block out the sun.
- They can cause clogs and corrosion of structures. (correct)
Which gases are poisonous and hazardous to organisms in volcanic plumes?
Which gases are poisonous and hazardous to organisms in volcanic plumes?
- Carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide
- Helium and neon
- Sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide (correct)
- Methane and ozone
How can breathing air with more than 3% CO2 affect humans?
How can breathing air with more than 3% CO2 affect humans?
- It has no impact on human health.
- It leads to headaches, dizziness, and increased heart rate. (correct)
- It induces sleepiness and relaxation.
- It improves respiratory system functionality.
What is the economic and environmental impact of lahars?
What is the economic and environmental impact of lahars?
Which statement is true regarding hydrogen halides in volcanic plumes?
Which statement is true regarding hydrogen halides in volcanic plumes?
What can hydrogen sulfide exposure cause in humans?
What can hydrogen sulfide exposure cause in humans?
What is the impact of hydrogen halides coating ash particles in an ash-producing eruption?
What is the impact of hydrogen halides coating ash particles in an ash-producing eruption?
How does a lahar impact river valleys?
How does a lahar impact river valleys?
What is the primary cause of economic and environmental harm from lahars?
What is the primary cause of economic and environmental harm from lahars?
What is the consequence of exposure to high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S)?
What is the consequence of exposure to high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S)?
Why can carbon dioxide quickly cause unconsciousness and death at certain ratios?
Why can carbon dioxide quickly cause unconsciousness and death at certain ratios?
Which statement accurately describes hydrogen halides in volcanic plumes?
Which statement accurately describes hydrogen halides in volcanic plumes?
What is the main reason for the deadliness of the Fuego Volcano eruption mentioned in the text?
What is the main reason for the deadliness of the Fuego Volcano eruption mentioned in the text?
Which factor influences the speed of lava flows, according to the text?
Which factor influences the speed of lava flows, according to the text?
How did the lava flows from Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone impact the coastal village of Ho‘okena-mauka?
How did the lava flows from Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone impact the coastal village of Ho‘okena-mauka?
What type of hazardous material is commonly found in volcanic plumes?
What type of hazardous material is commonly found in volcanic plumes?
What is a significant feature of pyroclastic flows mentioned in the text?
What is a significant feature of pyroclastic flows mentioned in the text?
How are ashfalls formed during volcanic eruptions?
How are ashfalls formed during volcanic eruptions?
