10 Questions
What kind of volcanic eruption is characterized by a large solid plug that shoots out to begin the eruption?
Vulcanian
Which type of volcanic eruption is associated with high death tolls and large amounts of destruction due to the material quickly falling and flowing down the sides at high speeds?
Pelean
What type of volcano is Mount Vesuvius known as, based on the eruption that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Plinian
Which category of volcanoes is considered active if it is currently erupting or will erupt soon?
Active
What does it mean when a volcano is classified as dormant?
Has erupted but won't soon
Which volcano has been listed as extinct due to not erupting for over 60,000 years?
Kohala
How is a Vulcanian eruption different from a Pelean eruption?
Pelean eruptions have a large solid plug shooting out.
What makes Plinian eruptions different from Vulcanian eruptions?
Plinian eruptions have sustained eruptive columns.
Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by magma reaching heights between 1-10 km with a loud bang sound at the beginning?
Vulcanian
What distinguishes an active volcano from a dormant one?
The presence of magma chamber
Learn about the characteristics and impacts of different types of volcanic eruptions, including sudden discharge of volcanic material, formation of new vents, effusive eruptions, and their associated risks in terms of damages and casualties.
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