Volcanic Hazards and Lahar Mapping
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What is the primary purpose of identifying areas prone to minimal ash fallout?

  • To prioritize areas for efficient action during a calamity (correct)
  • To plan for immediate evacuation
  • To establish evacuation centers in low-lying areas
  • To determine the extent of pyroclastic flow
  • What is the characteristic of pyroclastic flow?

  • It travels very slowly and follows the wind direction
  • It is only a hazard in urban areas
  • It travels very fast and follows the local land features (correct)
  • It only affects areas near the volcano's crater
  • What is the expected outcome in areas with heavy ash fallout?

  • Minimal disruption to daily life
  • Darkening of the sky due to thick ash cloud blocking the sun (correct)
  • Increased risk of lava flow
  • No impact on the environment
  • What is the size of the Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) around Mayon Volcano?

    <p>6 km in radius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does a Multiple Hazard Map contain?

    <p>Generalized information about multiple hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Multiple Hazard Map?

    <p>To show the relationship between multiple hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum distance that pyroclastic flow can travel from the crater on the volcano's southeast side?

    <p>10 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are areas outside the hazard map still at risk?

    <p>Because they can still experience ashfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Lahar Hazard Map?

    <p>To identify areas that can be affected by a volcanic mudflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the land covered in a Lahar Hazard Map compare to those in lava flow and pyroclastic flow hazard maps?

    <p>It is larger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a Lava Flow Hazard Map and a Lahar Hazard Map?

    <p>The type of hazard assessed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of classifying areas into three categories in a Lahar Hazard Map?

    <p>To assess the level of risk and vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the areas affected by a pyroclastic flow and those affected by a lahar?

    <p>The areas affected by a lahar are always larger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is typically included in a Lava Flow Hazard Map?

    <p>Topography and lava flow speeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a lava flow and a pyroclastic flow?

    <p>The composition of the material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a pyroclastic flow hazard map?

    <p>To identify areas prone to pyroclastic flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an Ashfall Hazard Map?

    <p>To show the areas prone to ashfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in predicting ashfall?

    <p>Predicting the exact magnitude, direction, and coverage of ashfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of towns like Calbayog in relation to volcanic eruptions?

    <p>They are expected to evacuate immediately in case of a volcanic crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of Ashfall Hazard Maps?

    <p>Historical accounts and previous eruption records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern for towns located within the Permanent Danger Zone?

    <p>Lava flow during an eruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Ashfall Hazard Maps and disaster risk reduction?

    <p>Ashfall Hazard Maps are used to identify areas prone to ashfall, which informs disaster risk reduction efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of ashfall in relation to volcanic eruptions?

    <p>It is a significant hazard that can affect areas far from the volcano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of disaster risk reduction efforts in relation to volcanic eruptions?

    <p>To identify areas prone to ashfall and lava flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Volcanic Hazards

    • Pyroclastic flow is a dense, fast-moving flow of solidified lava pieces, volcanic ash, and hot gases.
    • Lahar is a hot or cold mixture of water, rock, sand, and mud moving down the flanks of a volcano.
    • Ashfall refers to tiny jagged particles of rock and natural glass blasted into the air by a volcano.

    Lahar Hazard Map

    • It shows all the possible areas that can be affected in case of a volcanic mudflow.
    • The land covered in this map is larger than those in lava flow and pyroclastic flow hazard maps.

    Lava Flow Hazard Map

    • It contains information about lava flow hazard and is more detailed and accurate.
    • It contains facts about topography and effect of lava flow on the area.

    Evacuation Planning

    • Identify areas that should be given priority for immediate evacuation.
    • Access possible locations for establishing evacuation centers.
    • Plan evacuation routes that ensure maximum safety.

    Pyroclastic Flow

    • Pyroclastic flow travels very fast and follows the local land features.
    • It tends to flow to low-lying areas.
    • Heavy ashfall happens near the volcano's crater.

    Ashfall Hazard Map

    • It shows the areas prone to ashfall.
    • It is mostly based on historical accounts and previous eruption records.

    Multiple Hazard Map

    • It shows multiple hazards at the same time.
    • It contains generalized information about the areas expected to be most affected by volcanic hazards.

    Fire Hazards

    • Combustion refers to high-temperature exothermic redox chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidant.
    • It produces oxidized, often gaseous products, in a mixture termed as smoke.

    Non-Conductive Chemicals and Hydrocarbon-Based Materials

    • Non-conductive chemicals include paper, glass, rubber, porcelain, and ceramic.
    • Hydrocarbon-based materials are compounds comprised exclusively of carbon and hydrogen.
    • They are dominant components of crude oil, processed petroleum hydrocarbons (gasoline, diesel, kerosene, fuel oil, and lubricating oil), coal tar, creosote, dyestuff, and pyrolysis waste products.

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    This quiz covers volcanic hazards such as pyroclastic flows, lahars, and ash fallout, as well as the use of lahar hazard maps to identify potential areas of risk. Topics include the characteristics of pyroclastic flows, mudflows, and volcanic ash.

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