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Question 1 of 2

Identify the volcanic features and hazards for each labeled item in the image:

A graphic showing hazards associated with volcanic eruptions. 11 hazards are shown:lava flow, pyroclastic flow, lahar, lava dome collapse, tephra, eruption column, eruption cloud, acid rain, bombs, landslide, fissures.
A:
A: Lahar
B:
B: Lava Flow
C:
C: Pyroclastic Flow
D:
D: Acid Rain
E:
E: Tephra (Ash) Fall
F:
F: Bombs
G:
G: Eruption Cloud
H:
H: Eruption Column
I:
I: Landslide
J:
J: Vent
K:
K: Conduit
L:
L: Magma Chamber

 

Question 2 of 2

Match the volcanic hazard to the danger it most likely poses.

a) Rapidly burn and bury everything in their path:
Rapidly burn and bury everything in their path: Pyroclastic Flows
b) Block tributaries, destroy structures and cover land in mud:
Block tributaries, destroy structures and cover land in mud: Lahars
c) Cover farmland and roadways, destroy engines, breathing difficulties:

Cover farmland and roadways, destroy engines, breathing difficulties: Tephra
d) Acid rain and climate:
Acid rain and climate: Volcanic Gases
e) Slowly burn and bury everything in their path:
Slowly burn and bury everything in their path: Lava Flows