Asked by Gabriel Miranda on Apr 23, 2024
Eruptions on the islands of Santorini in Greece and Krakatau in Indonesia resulted in:
A) collapse of a huge caldera that caused part of an island to disappear beneath the sea
B) a huge ash column and pyroclastic flows
C) destructive waves that traveled across the sea
D) all of these
Caldera
A vast volcanic depression, usually created when land collapses after a volcanic explosion.
Pyroclastic Flows
Fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic materials that move away from a volcano during an explosive eruption.
Ash Column
A large plume of volcanic ash that is ejected into the atmosphere during a volcanic eruption.
- Acquire knowledge about the influence of volcanic eruptions on civilizations and historical backgrounds.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the influence of volcanic eruptions on civilizations and historical backgrounds.
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