Briefly Discuss Volcanic Hazards

question 66

Essay

Briefly discuss volcanic hazards. Although commonly thought to be associated with most volcanic eruptions (by the general public), lava is rarely responsible for the loss of life. Which hazards would tend to be more deadly? Finally, indicate those hazards that are a direct result of volcanic activity as well as those hazards that are indirectly linked.

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Definitions:

Secondary Neuron

A neuron that receives a synaptic input from primary neurons and transmits the signal to other neurons or muscles.

Thalamus

Large mass of gray matter that forms the larger dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain in humans and other mammals, responsible for higher brain functions, including sensation, voluntary muscle movement, thought, reasoning, and memory.