Volcano Safety Measures
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What are some signs of an impending volcanic eruption?

  • Landslides due to heavy rains
  • Increased incidents of volcanic quakes (correct)
  • Floods in the vicinity of the volcano
  • Excessive rainfall causing soil erosion
  • Which of the following is not a sign of an impending volcanic eruption?

  • Increase of temperature in bodies of water near the volcano (correct)
  • Tilting, fissuring, and inflation of the ground due to magma incursion
  • Springs or wells around the volcano rapidly evaporating
  • Prevalence of dying flora within the volcano's perimeter
  • What should be done during a volcanic eruption?

  • Develop an emergency communication plan
  • Head towards the volcano to take pictures
  • Follow the evacuation order issued by authorities (correct)
  • Stay indoors and close all windows and doors
  • What should be included in a survival kit for a volcanic eruption?

    <p>Emergency food and water supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key measure to take before a volcanic eruption?

    <p>Prepare a survival kit with essential medicines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should one respond to the danger of landslides during a volcanic eruption?

    <p>Follow evacuation orders and move to safer ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most dangerous type of volcanic eruption?

    <p>Glowing avalanche</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which government agency in the Philippines monitors volcanic hazards?

    <p>Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers lahars, according to the text?

    <p>Heavy rainfall during typhoons and monsoons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a lahar composed of?

    <p>Volcanic sediments and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is PHIVOLCS primarily mandated to mitigate?

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

    When can lahars become a long-term problem?

    <p>If voluminous pyroclastic materials erupted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended action if trapped outdoors during a volcanic eruption?

    <p>Roll into a ball to protect your head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with machinery when trapped indoors during a volcanic eruption?

    <p>Put all machinery inside a garage or barn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the issuance of warnings during volcanic unrest?

    <p>Providing effective information dissemination on volcanic hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action should be taken near a stream during a volcanic eruption?

    <p>Be aware of mudflows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of post-landslide actions after a volcanic eruption?

    <p>Land use planning and regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In response to landslide danger, what should be done if trapped indoors during a volcanic eruption?

    <p>Seek shelter indoors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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