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What is a volcanic hazard?
What is a volcanic hazard?
- The height of a volcanic mountain
- The force with which a volcano erupts
- The color of the lava flowing down the slope of a volcano
- Any volcanic process that threatens life or destroys land or infrastructure (correct)
What can cause landslides in volcanic mountains?
What can cause landslides in volcanic mountains?
- Presence of snow on the mountain
- Low atmospheric pressure
- Magma injected into volcanic rock (correct)
- High humidity levels
Why are landslides commonly associated with volcanic activity?
Why are landslides commonly associated with volcanic activity?
- Because magma strengthens the slopes of the volcano
- Because volcanic mountains have more stable slopes
- Because volcanic mountains are weakened by magma and pressure (correct)
- Because volcanic mountains are not prone to landslides
What can volcanic eruptions eject into the stratosphere?
What can volcanic eruptions eject into the stratosphere?
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How do volcanoes affect coastal areas miles away from the eruption site?
How do volcanoes affect coastal areas miles away from the eruption site?
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What can trigger a volcanic earthquake?
What can trigger a volcanic earthquake?
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How do lahars differ from landslides?
How do lahars differ from landslides?
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What is a key characteristic of tsunamis in deep ocean waters?
What is a key characteristic of tsunamis in deep ocean waters?
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How do communities protect themselves from lahars?
How do communities protect themselves from lahars?
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What technology has enabled the establishment of tsunami warning systems?
What technology has enabled the establishment of tsunami warning systems?
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