Volcanic Hazards Quiz
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Which of the following is a volcanic hazard?

  • Landslide (correct)
  • Earthquake
  • Tornado
  • Hurricane
  • What can weaken the slopes of a volcano and lead to a landslide?

  • Magma injection (correct)
  • Strong winds
  • Rainfall
  • Tectonic plate movement
  • What is a volcanic earthquake?

  • An earthquake caused by rainfall
  • An earthquake caused by tectonic plates
  • An earthquake caused by volcanic activity (correct)
  • An earthquake caused by strong winds
  • What can volcanic eruptions eject into the stratosphere?

    <p>Small particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can volcanic eruptions trigger that can destroy coastal areas thousands of miles away?

    <p>Ocean waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most remarkable feature of a volcano?

    <p>Lava rushing down the slope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a volcanic hazard?

    <p>Any volcanic process that threatens life or destroys land or infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential hazard created by lahars?

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

    What is a lahar?

    <p>A flowing mass of volcanic debris and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if the debris within a landslide mixes with enough water?

    <p>The landslide can turn into a lahar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed range of the wettest lahars?

    <p>Tens of meters per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus in preventing the loss of life from a landslide-triggered tsunami?

    <p>Educating people and helping them prepare for evacuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a volcanic hazard?

    <p>Any volcanic process that threatens life or destroys land or infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause a landslide?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can tsunamis do as they reach a coastline?

    <p>Slow down and build in height</p> Signup and view all the answers

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