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Mauna Loa, Hawaii: most recent March 25, 1984
Kilauea, Hawaii: January 3, 1983; July 1986-1991
Mount St. Helens, Washington: May 18, 1980, erupted because of a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck below the volcano
Mount Baker, Washington: 1975-1976
Mount Rainier, Washington: considered on of the most hazardous volcanoes in the Cascades although it has not had a significant eruption for about 500 years as it is actually 26 glaciers with five times as much snow and ice as all the Cascade volcanoes combined which makes flooding and landslides the destruction it actually produces.
Lassen Peak, California: 1914-1917
Redoubt Volcano, Alaska: December 14, 1989
Augustine Volcano, Alaska: 1986
Novarupta, Katmai National Monument, Alaska: 1912
Trident Volcano, Alaska: 1953-1960
Mount Veniaminof, Alaska: June 1983 - January 1984
Crater Peak, Mount Spurr, Alaska: June 27, 1992
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What is likely to occur as a result of a major earthquake in the US?
Volcanic eruptions
Where were the major volcanic eruptions since 1990?
Some major volcanic eruptions since 1990 include Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991, Mount Unzen in Japan in 1991, Mount Merapi in Indonesia in 2010, Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland in 2010, and Kilauea in Hawaii in 2018. These eruptions had significant impacts on the local environment and sometimes global climate.
How do volcanoes keep us alive?
Volcanoes do not keep us alive. Many thousands of people have died in volcanic eruptions.
Is there anything that warns us that a volcano is going to erupt?
Yes. Volcanic eruptions are often preceded by earthquakes, venting of steam and gas, and very slight change to the shape of the volcano. Large eruptions are often preceded by smaller eruptions.
Where was the last volcanic eruption and how destructive was it?
Volcanic eruptions happen, somewhere on the planet, every day. Check the website of the US Geological Survey for the latest information. There are currently volcanic eruptions in Italy, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Mexico, and Chile, among others. They are likely to cause minimal destruction, if any.
How many volcanoes erupt a year in the US?
On average, there is about 1 volcanic eruption each year in the United States. The most active volcanic region in the U.S. is Alaska, which accounts for the majority of eruptions.
What are two ways a volcanic eruption can benefit people?
Alteration of volcanic products are formed from rich volcanic soil. Precious gems such as diamonds and precious metals like gold, silver, copper, and zinc are the result of volcanic eruptions.
Is volcanic ash a concern only in the western US?
No, volcanic ash can affect areas all around the world, depending on the location of volcanic activity and wind patterns. While volcanic eruptions and ashfall are more common in certain regions, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire, volcanic ash can be a concern in any area near an active volcano.
Why does the west coast of the US experience volcanic activity and earthquakes while the east coast does not?
The west coast of the US lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where several tectonic plates meet. This intense tectonic activity results in volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. In contrast, the east coast is located further away from these tectonic plate boundaries, leading to fewer volcanic and seismic events.
Is a volcanic eruption likely to occur on the east coast of the US?
The east coast of the US is not located near active tectonic plate boundaries, which are typically associated with volcanic activity. Therefore, a volcanic eruption is not likely to occur on the east coast of the US.
Why is it important to study the structure of the earth?
Because it is terrestrial and it had been formed 300 billion years ago.
What is a plate and what is the theory of plate tectonic?
A plate is a large, rigid section of the Earth's lithosphere that moves over the asthenosphere. The theory of plate tectonics states that the Earth's lithosphere is divided into several plates that are in constant motion, leading to phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountain ranges.
