Eruption! Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives

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What is the term for discussing an idea or trying to make a decision?

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Conferring

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What is the name of the channel through which lava moves?

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Conduit

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What do we call the outcomes or effects of events?

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Consequences

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Did the pyroclastic flow reach Clark Air Force Base during the eruption?

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No

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What does the term 'searing' refer to?

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Extremely hot or intense.

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What is a volcano?

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A rupture in the Earth's crust where molten lava, ash, and gases escape.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface; lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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What is a pyroclastic flow?

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A fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic matter that flows down the slopes of a volcano.

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What are the primary gases released during a volcanic eruption?

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Water vapor, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide.

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What is the purpose of a volcanic hazard assessment?

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To evaluate the potential risks and impacts of volcanic eruptions on communities.