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What are some things people can do to protect themselves in an eruption of a volcano?
Get away from it. Fast. Very far, very fast.
I'm not joking. Lava can melt through most man made substances, including (given time) concrete and brick. All wood will burn. All metals and plastics will melt.
The gases released by lava will turn lakes into acid strong enough to melt metal boats. The clouds of smoke released are toxic (poisonous) enough to kill even if they weren't hot enough to char bone. Some of such clouds can rush down mountain sides like avalanches, enveloping locations before people have a chance to escape. (This is part of what happened at Pompei.)
In the US building codes generally do not allow people to live too near to volcanoes that are known to erupt every now and then. The problem are volcanoes that have not erupted in over a century. In some instances scientists do not know when or even if such a volcano will erupt again - and so small towns have developed around or near such. It is uncommon, but it does happen. The movie Dante's Peak gave a good example of a worst case scenario for such a town. Perhaps once in the next hundred or so years such a situation will actually happen. So it is very unlikely such will happen, but there is a small chance.
If you yourself live near a volcano, don't worry. However, if your town states their is a need to evacuate, it would be best to do so - even if the chance of eruption is very small. Better safe than sorry.
What else can I help you with?
How did people prepare during the eruption of Lake Toba?
They didn't prepare. The Lake Toba eruption was 74,000 years ago, before the development of civilization. The people around at the time were hunter-gatherers. They didn't know what a volcano was or how to prepare for an eruption.
How many people died in the Congo volcano eruption 2002?
Approximately 100 people died in the eruption of the Mount Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2002. Thousands were left homeless due to the destruction caused by the eruption.
What did the people of Herculaneum put on their heads to protect themselves from the eruption?
The people of Herculaneum used caps made of cloth or leather to protect themselves from the volcanic ash and rocks during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. These caps helped shield their heads from the falling debris and intense heat.
When mount Pinatubo erupted what did the people do to protect themselves?
People were evacuated from around the volcano to keep them at a safe distance. This dramatically reduced the death toll.
What is the name of the Martinique volcano with a violent 1902 eruption?
The name of the Martinique volcano with a violent 1902 eruption is Mount Pelée. Its eruption in 1902 devastated the city of Saint-Pierre, killing around 30,000 people.
How can people protect themselves from a volcano?
dont live near a volcano
How can people protect themselves from volcano eruptions?
i dont know lol
How many people were killed in the Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruption?
52
How many people did the iceland volcano kill?
There were no deaths caused by the 2010 eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano.
How do people deal with it when a volcano eruots?
When a volcano erupts, people in the surrounding areas typically evacuate to safety to protect themselves from the eruption's potential hazards such as lava flows, ash fall, and pyroclastic flows. Governments and organizations also provide warning systems, emergency shelters, and assistance to those affected by the eruption. Long-term strategies may involve implementing land use planning and infrastructure development to minimize the impact of future eruptions.
How many people died in the Congo volcano eruption 2002?
Approximately 100 people died in the eruption of the Mount Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2002. Thousands were left homeless due to the destruction caused by the eruption.
How did people prepare during the eruption of Lake Toba?
They didn't prepare. The Lake Toba eruption was 74,000 years ago, before the development of civilization. The people around at the time were hunter-gatherers. They didn't know what a volcano was or how to prepare for an eruption.
What did the people of Herculaneum put on their heads to protect themselves from the eruption?
The people of Herculaneum used caps made of cloth or leather to protect themselves from the volcanic ash and rocks during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. These caps helped shield their heads from the falling debris and intense heat.
When mount Pinatubo erupted what did the people do to protect themselves?
People were evacuated from around the volcano to keep them at a safe distance. This dramatically reduced the death toll.
What is the name of the Martinique volcano with a violent 1902 eruption?
The name of the Martinique volcano with a violent 1902 eruption is Mount Pelée. Its eruption in 1902 devastated the city of Saint-Pierre, killing around 30,000 people.
What Was the result on life of Mt St Helens?
This volcano killed 57 people from the volcano's eruption its self, but 7 people died in accidents related to the eruption, including a plane crash and a car accident
How menny people were killed due to the eruption of the solfatara volcano?
The last eruption was in 1198, so we don't really know. (BTW, you spelled many incorrectly.)
