Volcanic Eruptions Overview
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Volcanic Eruptions Overview

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What kind of volcanic eruption is characterized by a large solid plug that shoots out to begin the eruption?

  • Pelean
  • Vulcanian (correct)
  • Plinian
  • None of the above
  • 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?

  • Vulcanian
  • Active
  • Plinian
  • Pelean (correct)
  • What type of volcano is Mount Vesuvius known as, based on the eruption that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum?

  • Plinian (correct)
  • Vulcanian
  • Pelean
  • Dormant
  • Which category of volcanoes is considered active if it is currently erupting or will erupt soon?

    <p>Active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when a volcano is classified as dormant?

    <p>Has erupted but won't soon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which volcano has been listed as extinct due to not erupting for over 60,000 years?

    <p>Kohala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a Vulcanian eruption different from a Pelean eruption?

    <p>Pelean eruptions have a large solid plug shooting out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes Plinian eruptions different from Vulcanian eruptions?

    <p>Plinian eruptions have sustained eruptive columns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by magma reaching heights between 1-10 km with a loud bang sound at the beginning?

    <p>Vulcanian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an active volcano from a dormant one?

    <p>The presence of magma chamber</p> Signup and view all the answers

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