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In the case of a volcanic eruption, you will either need to take shelter or evacuate. Be prepared for both possibilities. Either way, you'll need an emergency supply kit. Make sure yours includes first aid; medicine; food and water; a manual can opener; clean clothing; special needs items (eg. nappies) goggles; face masks; flashlights; a mobile phone; a two-way weather radio; and extra batteries. Ash damages the breathing system when inhaled. To have the best protection against ash particles, get an N-95 disposable respirator. Use it if you go outside while ash is still falling, or if you need to clean ash that got inside your home. N-95 air purifying respirators can be found at hardware stores. Make sure you follow the directions closely, and avoid ash without an N-95. Listen to the news or the radio until you're given directions. You'll either be ordered to stay at home or to evacuate the area. Lock your doors and windows. Close the fireplace damper. Switch off the thermostat and fans, then fill each bathtub with water, in case your supply is cut off. The family and pets should stay in a room that has windows, above ground level (upper story). If ordered to evacuate, never remain inside your home. You should have an extra emergency kit in your car with flares; booster cables; maps; a fire extinguisher; and sleeping bags. The gas tank should already be filled up. Before you leave, unplug all electric appliances so you won't get shocked later on. Also turn off your gas, electricity, and water before leaving your home.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agothe following instruments can be used: satellites, seismometers, thermal imaging cameras. we can also analise gases given off by vents at the surface as rising magmas give of different gases due to decreases in pressure.
the satellites are used to monitor the shape of the volcano as explosive silicic volcanoes (e.g. Mt. St. Helens) can buldge as magma migrates to the surface.
obviously then the rising magma causes movements within the ground which can be measured using the seismometers. if a volcano is about to blow it will get very hot and this would be shown on the thermal imaging camera.
usually scientists can tell, with considerable time to evacuate etc , when a volcano will erupt.
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Can scientists predict volcanic eruptions?
Yes, scientists can predict volcanic eruptions, but only to a certain extent of accuracy. One method is to use earthquakes. Earthquakes usually increase and become more violent before a volcanic eruption
True or false scientists can prevent volcanoes eruptions by carefully monitoring volcanoes?
False. Nobody can prevent a volcanic eruption, though scientists have some ability to predict eruptions.
What do we monitor about volcanoes to predict eruptions?
In order to try to predict a volcanic eruption, scientists monitor the distribution of earthquakes near the volcano, the quantity, temperature, and composition of gas emissions, and look for deformation of the volcano itself. All of these can be used to determine if magma is moving underground, how close it is to the surface, and even how obstructed it is.
What is the role of PHIVOLCS?
The role of PHIVOLCS is to predict the accurance of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes in the Philippines
How do humans attempt to predict or control volcanic eruptions?
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Can scientists predict volcanic eruptions?
Yes, scientists can predict volcanic eruptions, but only to a certain extent of accuracy. One method is to use earthquakes. Earthquakes usually increase and become more violent before a volcanic eruption
True or false scientists can prevent volcanoes eruptions by carefully monitoring volcanoes?
False. Nobody can prevent a volcanic eruption, though scientists have some ability to predict eruptions.
What do we monitor about volcanoes to predict eruptions?
In order to try to predict a volcanic eruption, scientists monitor the distribution of earthquakes near the volcano, the quantity, temperature, and composition of gas emissions, and look for deformation of the volcano itself. All of these can be used to determine if magma is moving underground, how close it is to the surface, and even how obstructed it is.
What is the role of PHIVOLCS?
The role of PHIVOLCS is to predict the accurance of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes in the Philippines
How do humans attempt to predict or control volcanic eruptions?
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Do scientists use volcanoes to predict earthquakes?
Yes, scientists use volcanoes to predict earthquake activity, because volcanic and earthquake activity go together. Volcanic eruptions spew out lava whose source is in the magma of the mantle. Earthquakes are caused by heat from the mantle making crustal [or lithospheric or tectonic] plates move.
What instruments do scientists use to predict eruptions?
Scientists can not actually predict eruptions precisely, they can only detect changes in the earth that COULD precede an eruption and indeed eruptions could happen that were not predicted at all. They monitor volcanic areas with Seismometers (to detect earthquakes and sounds that may indicate the movement of magma). Monitor the gases and water coming out of volcanic areas to detect changes that could indicate magma is moving and also monitor the changes in level of the Earth's surface in volcanic areas to see if magma at depth is "inflating" the ground. Finally they use satellites to monitor changes in the heat of the ground in volcanoes. They also look at past event to try and determine the character of the volcano. With all this they try and inform officials as to what is happening so that people can be evacuated. Sometimes their predictions are correct and sometimes the volcano does not erupt. The scientists value life so the tend to err on the cautious side, recognising that there is a danger of the "cry wolf too often" effect. The decisions are hard.
Why is it important for scientist to predict volcanic eruptions?
To find out where and when they erupt incase there near you . And you will not die.
How do scientists predict a drought?
redicting the size, location, and timing of natural hazards is virtually impossible, but now, earth scientists are able to forecast hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and landslides using fractals.
Can you stop volcanic eruption?
No, but people have been able to predict when volcanic eruptions are going to happen for several years. Hope this was helpful :)
How do scientists predict when a volcano will erupt?
They use five clues. 1) Frequency and type of earthquakes associated with the volcano 2) changes in slope 3) changes in gases released 4) changes in the volcano's surface temperature 5)changes in animal's behaviour hope those help ya honey ;) thx they really helped i got an a +
Can you predict when volcano?
scientists are almost able to predict volcano eruptions because of all the signs we get that we can compare to what has happened before other volcanoes erupted...
