Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Current Status

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the current status of volcano forecasting?

• A)Currently,volcanic forecasting is not feasible due to high costs associated with the necessary equipment.
• B)Reliable indications usually precede volcanic eruptions.
• C)Scientists have hypothesized that early warning systems are possible,but none have been developed yet.
• D)It is primarily the private sector interested in volcano forecasting,with governments doing little in this regard.
• E)Forecasting volcanoes is not possible given the abrupt nature of explosions.

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