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What type of eruption is characterized by a large solid plug that shoots out to begin the eruption?
What type of eruption is characterized by a large solid plug that shoots out to begin the eruption?
- Plinian
- Pelean
- Vulcanian (correct)
- Strombolian
Which volcano erupted in 1980 after being considered dormant for over 100 years?
Which volcano erupted in 1980 after being considered dormant for over 100 years?
- Mount St. Helens (correct)
- Mount Vesuvius
- Yasur Volcano
- Mayon Volcano
What type of eruption is associated with high death tolls and quick material flows down the volcano sides?
What type of eruption is associated with high death tolls and quick material flows down the volcano sides?
- Strombolian
- Pelean (correct)
- Vulcanian
- Plinian
Which eruption type is named after an eruption on the island of Vulcano in the Eolian Islands?
Which eruption type is named after an eruption on the island of Vulcano in the Eolian Islands?
How many types of volcanoes are mentioned in the text based on their activity status?
How many types of volcanoes are mentioned in the text based on their activity status?
Which volcano has been erupting continuously since July of 1774?
Which volcano has been erupting continuously since July of 1774?
What is the name given to volcanoes that are considered extinct and predict they will never erupt again?
What is the name given to volcanoes that are considered extinct and predict they will never erupt again?
What term is used to describe a volcano that has not erupted in a long time, but may erupt again in the future?
What term is used to describe a volcano that has not erupted in a long time, but may erupt again in the future?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Plinian eruption?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Plinian eruption?
What is the approximate number of active volcanoes on Earth?
What is the approximate number of active volcanoes on Earth?
What is the name given to the process where a volcano that was previously considered extinct can become active again?
What is the name given to the process where a volcano that was previously considered extinct can become active again?
Which of the following statements about Pelean eruptions is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about Pelean eruptions is NOT true?
Which volcano erupted in 79 AD and buried the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Which volcano erupted in 79 AD and buried the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Approximately how many volcanoes erupt annually?
Approximately how many volcanoes erupt annually?
What is the name given to the eruption type characterized by a large solid plug that shoots out to begin the eruption?
What is the name given to the eruption type characterized by a large solid plug that shoots out to begin the eruption?
Which of the following volcanoes is listed as extinct in the text?
Which of the following volcanoes is listed as extinct in the text?
What is the approximate speed at which the material flows down the side of the volcano during a Pelean eruption?
What is the approximate speed at which the material flows down the side of the volcano during a Pelean eruption?
