True or False
Volcano ash hazard can be dangerous.
Fogo volcano in Cape Verde is considered to be a very low threat to human populations. The last significant eruption occurred in 2014-2015, and the volcano has had a history of relatively small eruptions. The area surrounding the volcano is sparsely populated, minimizing the potential impact on human life.
carbon dioxide
Yes, it was predicted - both generally in years leading up to 1980 and more specifically in the months before the big blast. In the weeks leading up to the Volcano hazard zones were blocked off around the volcano due to an expected eruption. However the scope and exact timing of the eruption were not forseen - hence 57 people lost their lives.
Krakatau's eruption in 1883 led to global climate change due to the release of volcanic ash and gases. The eruption had a significant impact on the surrounding ecosystem, allowing for the emergence of new species in the region. Additionally, it provided valuable insights into volcanic monitoring and hazard assessment.
False. The greatest hazard comes from pyroclastic flows.
Volcano ash hazard can be dangerous.
It is simply the name for a piece of molten rock (larger than 2.5 inches) thrown out of a volcano during an eruption. Despite the name, they generally do not explode (ignore movie special effects) but can be a hazard- large bits of VERY hot rock falling out of the sky.
Fogo volcano in Cape Verde is considered to be a very low threat to human populations. The last significant eruption occurred in 2014-2015, and the volcano has had a history of relatively small eruptions. The area surrounding the volcano is sparsely populated, minimizing the potential impact on human life.
Yes, that is a natural hazard.
carbon dioxide
Yes, it was predicted - both generally in years leading up to 1980 and more specifically in the months before the big blast. In the weeks leading up to the Volcano hazard zones were blocked off around the volcano due to an expected eruption. However the scope and exact timing of the eruption were not forseen - hence 57 people lost their lives.
Krakatau's eruption in 1883 led to global climate change due to the release of volcanic ash and gases. The eruption had a significant impact on the surrounding ecosystem, allowing for the emergence of new species in the region. Additionally, it provided valuable insights into volcanic monitoring and hazard assessment.
A volcano lateral blast is a powerful explosion of rock, ash, and gas that moves horizontally from the side of a volcano. It is often triggered by the collapse of a volcanic dome or the rapid release of pressure during an eruption, and can produce devastating pyroclastic flows that can travel long distances at high speeds, posing a significant hazard to surrounding areas.
The Haleakalā volcano has caused damage in the past through volcanic eruptions, which resulted in lava flows destroying vegetation and infrastructure. Ash fall from eruptions has impacted air quality and agriculture in the surrounding areas. The volcano is currently dormant, but remains a potential hazard for future volcanic activity.
it could be gas or just few rocks.
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