Asked by Joshua Mollie on Apr 23, 2024
Which of the following was common to the eruptions of Vesuvius, Mount Pelée and Mount St. Helens?
A) they are all composite volcanoes
B) earthquakes before the eruption
C) small eruptions of tephra
D) pyroclastic flows
E) all of these
Composite Volcanoes
Volcanoes characterized by explosive eruptions and composed of alternating layers of lava flows and pyroclastic materials.
Pyroclastic Flows
Fast-moving currents of hot gas and volcanic materials that flow down the slopes of a volcano during an explosive eruption.
- Pinpoint the most perilous types of volcanoes and their unique characteristics.
- Comprehend the consequences of volcanic activity underneath ice sheets.
- Understand the impact of volcanic eruptions on the climate and surrounding environments.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the most perilous types of volcanoes and their unique characteristics.
- Comprehend the consequences of volcanic activity underneath ice sheets.
- Understand the impact of volcanic eruptions on the climate and surrounding environments.