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Does volcanic ash increase Hawaii's land mass?
No. The volcanoes of Hawaii build up the land through lava flows. Explosive, ash-producing eruptions are rare there.
What are the effect of volcanic eruption?
They bring about minerals, can form new land, and in the long term can fertilize soil.
How do volcanic eruptions affect your forests?
Mass burning , poisoined by toxic gasses and destruction by lava , or laharr[ mudslides] .
What are the effects of volcanicity?
volcanic eruptions may cause mass extinctions or volcanic haze.a mass extinction is when a large number of species die out over a short period of geologic time and volcanic haze is when the gases of an eruption cause a haze and block out sunshine, causing a mass extinction.
What is a probable cause of two mass extictions?
For all mass extinctions (except the Cretaceous/Paleogene extinction) two probable causes are volcanic eruptions and ocean anoxia.
What is one catastrophic event that can cause a mass extinction?
An asteroid from space, like the one that killed the dinosaurs, which was a mile in width.
What era was Pangaea formed?
Pangaea, the supercontinent, was formed during the late Paleozoic Era, specifically in the Permian Period. It existed approximately 300 million years ago.
What are two ways that a volcanic eruption can benefit people?
Two ways that volcanic eruption can benefit people include the creation of land mass and of energy. Volcanic steam and heat can be used to produce energy.
What is disaster behavior?
Disaster behavior refers to the actions and reactions of individuals and communities during and after a disaster. This behavior can vary widely and may include panic, shock, altruism, looting, or cooperation. Understanding disaster behavior is crucial for emergency response planning and developing effective strategies to mitigate the impact of disasters.
Naturally formed mass of ice and snow that moves downhill on land under the influence of gravity?
Naturally formed mass of ice and snow that moves downhill on land under the influence of gravity
What is a huge sea wave caused by an earthquake or a volcanic eruption called?
The large sea wave initiated by an earhquake, volcanic eruption or even a meteorite is called a Tsunami
What is the term for mass movement that is of volcanic origin?
lahar is the term for mass movement that is volcanic in origin
