Which of the following factors makes a site near a volcano relatively more dangerous?

A) the nearby slopes on the volcano are gentle
B) a site that is within a valley that drains the volcano
C) a site that is upwind from the volcano
D) all of these
E) none of these

Drains the Volcano

The process by which magma, gases, or fluids are released from the volcano, reducing pressure within the magma chamber.

Upwind

In the direction from which the wind is coming, often used to describe exposure to substances carried by the wind.

Nearby Slopes

Slopes in close proximity to a given location, often considered in geological studies and hazard assessments for potential risks like avalanches or landslides.