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9.7 - The 1995 Montserrat Eruption

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The 1995 Montserrat case study shows that a volcano that has been quiet may

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Which term BEST describes a restricted unsafe area where people are not allowed to live during volcanic activity?

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In the mnemonic S.H.E.D. (volcano warning signs), the letter S stands for

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A seismometer is used mainly to measure

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A lava dome is BEST described as

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Ashfall is MOST likely to cause

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A lahar is a volcanic hazard made of

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A village lies on a valley floor below Soufrière Hills. During dome collapse, which hazard is MOST dangerous for this location?

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After an eruption, ash covers slopes. Heavy rainfall begins two days later. Which hazard becomes MORE likely?

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Which change would MOST strongly suggest that magma is moving upward beneath a volcano?

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Why can a volcanic eruption cause long-term disruption on a small island like Montserrat?

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An airport closes due to ash in the air. Which sector is MOST immediately affected?

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Which statement BEST links the Montserrat eruption to Section 1.6 (Extrusive volcanic features)?

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A student says, “The volcano looks quiet today, so there is no need to follow restrictions.” Which response is MOST accurate?

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Two communities are threatened by the same erupting volcano. Community X is 3 km down a steep valley; Community Y is 10 km away on higher ground but downwind. Which is MOST accurate?

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A news post says: “Eruption ended, so it is safe to return to river valleys.” What is the BEST evaluation?

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A family lives on limited island land and must choose a new settlement site. Which option shows the BEST risk-aware choice during long-term volcanic activity?

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Which combination would BEST reduce loss of life during a renewed Montserrat-type crisis?

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A student argues: “A volcano that has been quiet for decades should be treated as extinct.” Which is the BEST response using the syllabus idea?

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Which chain of events BEST explains long-term economic damage after the 1995 Montserrat eruption?

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A monitoring team records: (1) increasing tremors, (2) rapid ground swelling, and (3) higher sulphur gas levels. What is the MOST reasonable conclusion?

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