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Which gas constitutes 70-90% of total volcanic emissions?
Which gas constitutes 70-90% of total volcanic emissions?
Volcanic ash consists of large boulders ejected from a volcano.
Volcanic ash consists of large boulders ejected from a volcano.
False
What is the term for a flowing mixture of volcanic debris and water?
What is the term for a flowing mixture of volcanic debris and water?
Lahar
________ is characterized by rounded, pillowy shapes and forms underwater.
________ is characterized by rounded, pillowy shapes and forms underwater.
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Which volcanic solid is known for its smooth and ropelike appearance?
Which volcanic solid is known for its smooth and ropelike appearance?
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Match the following volcanic emissions with their descriptions:
Match the following volcanic emissions with their descriptions:
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What effect can gaseous emissions from volcanoes have on the Earth's climate?
What effect can gaseous emissions from volcanoes have on the Earth's climate?
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Sulfur dioxide (SO2) reacts with water vapor to form __________, which contributes to acid rain.
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) reacts with water vapor to form __________, which contributes to acid rain.
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Study Notes
Volcanic Emissions
- Volcanoes release various materials during eruptions due to immense pressure from gases and magma.
- Emissions are categorized as gases, solids, and liquids.
Volcanic Gases
- Water Vapor (H₂O): Most abundant (70-90%), forms clouds and volcanic rainfall.
- Carbon Dioxide (CO₂): Greenhouse gas, can cause global cooling & suffocation.
- Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂): Reacts with water to form sulfuric acid, leading to acid rain.
- Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S): "Rotten egg" smell, often found in hot springs.
- Formation: Molten rocks & minerals absorbed into magma; released when pressure decreases.
Volcanic Solids
- Volcanic Ash: Fine, crushed rock & glass; travels vast distances, damages environment.
- Lapilli: Pebble-sized lava/pumice fragments.
- Volcanic Bombs: Chunks of lava solidified in mid-air.
- Tephra Fall: Pumice, scoria, lithic materials, and crystals—fragmented material.
- Pyroclastic Materials/Tephra: General term for solid materials ejected; size from ash to boulders.
Volcanic Liquids
- Lava: Molten rock expelled during eruptions, reaching temperatures up to 700°C.
- Lahar: Volcanic debris & water mixture, "mud flows".
- Pahoehoe: Smooth, rope-like lava flows (low viscosity basaltic lava).
- Pillow Lava: Underwater lava, rounded pillowy shapes.
- Characteristics: Dependent on material, composition, and temperature.
Lasting Effects of Volcanic Emissions
- Temporary and Lasting Impacts: Gases block sunlight, global cooling; solids damage infrastructure, liquids poison/alter environments.
- Beneficial Effects: Reshapes landscapes, enriches soil; natural phenomenon.
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Description
Explore the different types of volcanic emissions that occur during eruptions, including gases, solids, and liquids. This quiz covers the formation and environmental impact of volcanic gases like carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide, as well as various solid volcanic materials such as ash and tephra.
