Why Is the Square Root Taken When Computing S

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Essay

Why is the square root taken when computing s?

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Definitions:

Eruption Column

A cloud of hot volcanic ash and gas ejected into the atmosphere during an explosive volcanic eruption.

Viscous Lava

Lava that is thick and slow-moving due to its high silica content.

Volcanic Ash

Fine particles of rock and volcanic glass created during explosive volcanic eruptions.

Volcanic Domes

Rounded, mound-shaped landforms created by slow-moving lava that solidifies near the Earth's surface.