Responses to Volcanic Hazards (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How many main categories of volcanic hazard responses are identified?
How many main categories of volcanic hazard responses are identified?
Four
What does preparedness involve in volcanic hazard management?
What does preparedness involve in volcanic hazard management?
Predicting eruptions & taking action before
Which gases indicate increased emissions before an eruption?
Which gases indicate increased emissions before an eruption?
Sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide
Which methods are used to continuously monitor volcanoes?
Which methods are used to continuously monitor volcanoes?
Observatories, satellites & seismic nets
What did residents pour on lava in Heimaey, Iceland in 1973?
What did residents pour on lava in Heimaey, Iceland in 1973?
Seawater
Is it possible to prevent a volcanic eruption?
Is it possible to prevent a volcanic eruption?
No, it is impossible
How high is Mount Mayon above sea level?
How high is Mount Mayon above sea level?
2,462 metres
What fraction of Montserrat became an exclusion zone after 1995?
What fraction of Montserrat became an exclusion zone after 1995?
Two-thirds
After Nyiragongo 2002, what crops did farmers switch to?
After Nyiragongo 2002, what crops did farmers switch to?
Cabbage and bananas
Which agency monitors Mount Mayon's activity?
Which agency monitors Mount Mayon's activity?
PHIVOLCS