Seismic scream precedes volcanic eruptions

Seismic scream precedes volcanic eruptions

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11th Grade - University

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The transcript describes the events leading up to a 2009 volcanic eruption. It details a series of tremors occurring two kilometers below the crater, which escalated into a swarm of 1,600 drumbeat earthquakes in the 10 hours before the eruption. The frequency and occurrence of these tremors increased, culminating in a continuous scream that peaked 30 seconds before the eruption.

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What event occurred prior to the 2009 eruption?

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How deep were the tremors recorded below the crater?

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How many drumbeat earthquakes were part of the swarm before the first explosion?

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What happened to the frequency of the tremors as the eruption approached?

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What was the nature of the noise just before the eruption?

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