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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?
- Pelean
- Active
- Vulcanian (correct)
- Plinian
Which eruption type is associated with sustained eruptive columns reaching heights of over 45 km?
Which eruption type is associated with sustained eruptive columns reaching heights of over 45 km?
- Vulcanian
- Pelean
- Plinian (correct)
- Dormant
What is the key characteristic of extinct volcanoes?
What is the key characteristic of extinct volcanoes?
- They will erupt in the near future
- They have never erupted before
- Scientists predict they will never erupt again (correct)
- They are currently erupting
Which volcano has been continuously erupting since July of 1774?
Which volcano has been continuously erupting since July of 1774?
What is the most dangerous aspect of Pelean eruptions?
What is the most dangerous aspect of Pelean eruptions?
Which eruption type is characterized by magma reaching heights between 1-10 km?
Which eruption type is characterized by magma reaching heights between 1-10 km?
What differentiates an active volcano from a dormant one?
What differentiates an active volcano from a dormant one?
What was the name given to a type of eruption on the island of Vulcano, known for its moderate strength?
What was the name given to a type of eruption on the island of Vulcano, known for its moderate strength?
What event led to the burial of the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum by an eruption?
What event led to the burial of the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum by an eruption?
What categorization do scientists give to a volcano that has erupted in recorded history but is not expected to erupt soon?
What categorization do scientists give to a volcano that has erupted in recorded history but is not expected to erupt soon?
What distinguishes Pelean eruptions from other types of volcanic eruptions?
What distinguishes Pelean eruptions from other types of volcanic eruptions?
What is the defining feature of Vulcanian eruptions based on the text?
What is the defining feature of Vulcanian eruptions based on the text?
Why are Plinian eruptions sometimes referred to as Vesuvian eruptions?
Why are Plinian eruptions sometimes referred to as Vesuvian eruptions?
How are active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes classified?
How are active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes classified?
What differentiates dormant volcanoes from extinct ones?
What differentiates dormant volcanoes from extinct ones?
Why is predicting when a volcano will erupt considered challenging?
Why is predicting when a volcano will erupt considered challenging?
What process can make an extinct volcano active again?
What process can make an extinct volcano active again?
What feature characterizes Vulcanian eruptions at the start of the eruption?
What feature characterizes Vulcanian eruptions at the start of the eruption?
What characteristic do Plinian eruptions share with Vesuvian eruptions?
What characteristic do Plinian eruptions share with Vesuvian eruptions?
What is considered a significant challenge in classifying volcanoes into active, dormant, or extinct categories?
What is considered a significant challenge in classifying volcanoes into active, dormant, or extinct categories?
