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Why is it easier for people to keep safe from a volcano eruption that from an earthquake?

Since a volcano eruption happens and starts at one place, lava and pyroclastic flow has to flow outwards from the volcano, therefore making it easier for people to fun away from it like they're being chased. But an earthquake usually shakes a large area, destroying all the roads in the area, so it would take longer to leave the affected area, one of the reasons being the fact that roads are destroyed.


What are the precautionary measures after volcanic eruption?

People in a volcano zone need to be removed until the ash and lava have finished coming out of the volcano. Homes and businesses need to be evacuated and cars are moved out of the way. The volcano will need to be done erupting before people are allowed back into the area.


What do many small earthquakes near a volcano mean?

Increases in seismic activity around a volcano are typically caused by the movement of magma below the surface into a magma chamber. This causes increases in pressure which leads to fracturing to the rock mass around the magma chamber causing small earthquakes. If the pressure continues to build it would ultimately force the volcano to erupt. As such the small earthquakes are potentially a warning sign of an impending volcanic eruption.


How do you draw a peninsula?

A peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides but still connected to land on the other side. Think of how that would look and draw it.


What type of scientist would study cooling lava after a volcanic eruption?

Geologist - specifically a 'Vulcanologist'

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When lava is forced out 1 side of a volcano what is that called?

When a secondary vent opens on a volcano the name can depend based on the type of eruption as well as the type of volcano. If a Shield Volcano has a secondary vent eruption it is called a rift eruption. This is demonstrated in the current eruption on Kileaua volcano in Hawaii. In a stratovolcano a secondary vent can either be a rift vent, or a cinder cone. This depends on the nature of the eruption. If it is a moderate explosive eruption with minor lava effusion than it would develope into a cinder cone, while if it is a constant lava spatter it would be deemed a rift zone eruption. There are several other minor terms of events, however they are extremely rare and are associated with both of these types of eruptions.


Would a volcano block the sun?

Yes, so could the smoke caused by the eruption of a volcano.


Is a volcanic eruption described as severe or serious?

It depends on the size and generally everything about the volcano. If it is a big volcano with a big eruption, then it would be severe. If it was a dormant volcano with a big eruption then it would also be severe, but if the volcano doesn't harm the general populace then it won't be dangerous at all. Most volcano eruptions would probably be severe though because of the general populace living around it (Hawaii) or because the volcano was dormant for so long, that it was unexpected.(Mt.Helen)


What volcano erupted in 1883 between java and sumatra?

That would be the Krakatoa volcano, which had a devastating eruption in 1883. The eruption caused tsunamis and atmospheric effects that were felt worldwide.


What type of eruption does basaltic magma have?

The type of volcano and eruption from basaltic magma would be a cinder cone volcano. The eruption would be a mild explosive eruption. It would be mainly ash and scoria.


Define the flank of a volcano?

The flank of a volcano is the ridge at the top opening of the volcano that was created by lava deposits during eruption,æ Volcano flanks are very unstable and can contain vertical fractures which make them dangerous to study.


What natural disaster starts with the letter v?

You are probably referring to volcano. A volcano itself is not a natural disaster. A volcanic eruption would be the correct answer. A volcano is fine until it erupts.


What type of organisms would you expect to see in an area recently after a volcano eruption?

Mosses and algae


Was montserrat eruption predicted?

Yes, the eruption of the Soufriere Hills volcano in Montserrat in 1995 was preceded by signs of increased volcanic activity, including earthquakes, gas emissions, and ground deformation. Scientists had been monitoring the volcano and had issued warnings about the potential for an eruption.


What is the example of quiet and violent eruptions of volcano?

A quiet eruption, also known as an effusive eruption, is characterized by the slow and steady flow of lava from the volcano without significant explosions or ash plumes. An example is the 2018 eruption of Kilauea in Hawaii. A violent eruption, also known as an explosive eruption, involves the sudden release of gas, ash, and debris with explosive force. An example is the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in the United States.


When is Kilueas next eruption?

There is no way of predicting accurately when a volcano would next erupt. However, for Kilauea to have a "next" eruption, the current one has to stop. The volcano is erupting right now, and has been erupting continuously since 1983.


What conflict brought greek City-states together?

Because of an eruption from a volcano. Best Answer i would give!