Dante's Peak

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What caused the couple at the hot springs to die in Dante's Peak?

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The water became too hot and boiled.

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What natural disaster increased once the mountain began to erupt in Dante's Peak?

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Earthquakes increased.

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What is a lahar?

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A lahar is a mudflow that occurs when volcanic ash and debris mix with melted snow and ice.

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How did Paul, Harry's boss, die in Dante's Peak?

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Paul, his van, and the bridge were washed down river by a lahar.

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What effect did the steam, ash, and hot gases from the volcano have in Dante's Peak?

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They melted the snow and ice, causing a lahar to form.

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What happened to the dam and bridge as a result of the lahar in Dante's Peak?

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The dam and the bridge broke.

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Is Dante's Peak based on a true event?

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Yes, it reenacts events similar to the May 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens.

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What are pyroclastic flows?

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Pyroclastic flows are fast-moving currents of hot gas and volcanic matter that flow down the slopes of a volcano.

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What is the primary hazard associated with volcanic eruptions?

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Lahars, ashfall, pyroclastic flows, and lava flows are primary hazards.

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What role do earthquakes play in volcanic eruptions?

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Earthquakes can indicate that a volcano is becoming active and may erupt.