Volcanoes Outline

A.

Preparations and Actions to take in the Event of a Volcanic Eruption

 

B.

1.”More than 80% of the earth’s surface is volcanic in origin. The sea floor and some mountains were formed by countless volcanic eruptions. Gaseous emissions from volcano formed the earth’s atmosphere” (Leavitt 61).

  1. People should be concerned about volcanic eruptions due to the negative impacts that are involved. From past experience, volcanoes have resulted to destruction of properties and resulted to deaths of many people. A good example is the Mt.Pelee eruption that resulted to more than 30,000 people dying.
  2. People can prepare for the disaster by having an emergency kit supply including things that they might need and devising a family emergency plan in case things get out of hand.

C.

  1. According to Ready, “a volcano is a mountain that opens downward to a reservoir of molten rock below the surface of the earth.”

2.A volcano is caused by pressure mounting on the magma chamber, which results to some contents being forced to the surface. The magma is ejected through the cracks found in the rocks.

3.

  1. “Volcanoes.” Environmental Science: In Context. Ed. Brenda Wilmoth Lerner and K. Lee Lerner. Vol. 2. Detroit: Gale, 2009. 818-820. In Context Series. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 02 May 2016.

“Volcanoes.” Ready. Department of Homeland Security, n.d. Web. 02 May 2016.

Leavitt, Jane. Anatomy of a Volcanic Eruption. Mankato, MN: Capstone, 2012. Print.

 

D.

1.Volcanic eruptions can result to numerous deaths. A good example is Mt. Pelee eruption, which resulted to approximately 30,000 deaths.

2.A volcano can also result to destruction of property. When Mt. Helens erupted in 1980, it resulted to destruction of the surrounding forest, and this resulted to $1 billion losses for the timber industry.

  1. Volcanoes can also result to a change in climate due to various gases that they emit to the atmosphere. This includes gases such as sulfur dioxide aerosol.
  2. “Volcanoes.” Environmental Science: In Context. Ed. Brenda Wilmoth Lerner and K. Lee Lerner. Vol. 2. Detroit: Gale, 2009. 818-820. In Context Series. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 02 May 2016.

E.

  1. Before a volcanic eruption occurs, people should be ready to move in case there will be need for evacuation, and they should have a family emergency plan in case things get worse.
  2. During a volcanic eruption, it is always important to follow the instructions being provided by the authorities, and if the house is not affected by the eruption in any way, it is also advisable to stay indoors until everything is in order.
  3. It is advisable to source information from various media outlets in order to know what is happening and the instructions being passed.
  4. The government can help by communicating to the public on the way forward before the eruption using the desired channels. After the eruption, the government should find a way of helping the affected individuals.
  5. “Volcanoes.” Ready. Department of Homeland Security, n.d. Web. 02 May 2016.

F

a.Volcanic eruptions can result to death of people. A good example is Mt. Pelee eruption, which resulted to approximately 30,000 deaths.

b.A volcano can also result to destruction of property. When Mt. Helens erupted in 1980, it resulted to destruction of the surrounding forest, and this resulted to $1 billion losses for the timber industry.

2.

  1. Before a volcanic eruption occurs, people should be ready to move in case there will be need for evacuation, and should have a family emergency plan in case things get worse.
  2. During a volcanic eruption, it is always important to follow the instructions being provided by the authorities, and if the house is not affected by the eruption in any way, it is also advisable to stay indoors until everything is in order.
  3. After an eruption, it is advisable to source information from various media outlets in order to know what is happening and the instructions being passed.
  4. In an event of a volcanic eruption, people should always try to get access to information from various media sources, and do exactly what the authorities are instructing.

 

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