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Understanding Volcanic Hazards

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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?

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?

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?

Small particles Signup and view all the answers

How do volcanoes affect coastal areas miles away from the eruption site?

By causing ocean waves to travel across entire oceans and destroy coastal areas Signup and view all the answers

What can trigger a volcanic earthquake?

Pressure and stress of volcanic activity Signup and view all the answers

How do lahars differ from landslides?

Lahars vary in speed depending on water content, while landslides always travel at high speeds. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of tsunamis in deep ocean waters?

They can reach speeds of over 500 miles per hour Signup and view all the answers

How do communities protect themselves from lahars?

By building structures around their living areas Signup and view all the answers

What technology has enabled the establishment of tsunami warning systems?

Detection of unique wave frequency of tsunamis Signup and view all the answers