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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most dangerous type of volcanic eruption?

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

Which government agency in the Philippines monitors volcanic hazards?

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

What triggers lahars, according to the text?

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

What is a lahar composed of?

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

What is PHIVOLCS primarily mandated to mitigate?

<p>Earthquakes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can lahars become a long-term problem?

<p>If voluminous pyroclastic materials erupted (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Be aware of mudflows (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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