15 Questions
Which of the following is a volcanic hazard?
Landslide
What can weaken the slopes of a volcano and lead to a landslide?
Magma injection
What is a volcanic earthquake?
An earthquake caused by volcanic activity
What can volcanic eruptions eject into the stratosphere?
Small particles
What can volcanic eruptions trigger that can destroy coastal areas thousands of miles away?
Ocean waves
What is the most remarkable feature of a volcano?
Lava rushing down the slope
What is a volcanic hazard?
Any volcanic process that threatens life or destroys land or infrastructure
Which of the following is a potential hazard created by lahars?
Flooding
What is a lahar?
A flowing mass of volcanic debris and water
What can happen if the debris within a landslide mixes with enough water?
The landslide can turn into a lahar
What is the speed range of the wettest lahars?
Tens of meters per second
What is the primary focus in preventing the loss of life from a landslide-triggered tsunami?
Educating people and helping them prepare for evacuation
What is a volcanic hazard?
Any volcanic process that threatens life or destroys land or infrastructure
What can cause a landslide?
All of the above
What can tsunamis do as they reach a coastline?
Slow down and build in height
Test your knowledge on volcanic hazards and their destructive power in this quiz. Learn about the forces behind volcanic eruptions and the potential dangers they pose to both local and global environments.
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