Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Current Status

question 54

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Integrated seismographic networks and monitoring play an important role in early warning systems for volcanic activity.
• B)The eruption of Mount Pinatubo was the impetus for the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP).
• C)Scientists have hypothesized that early warning systems are possible,but none have been developed yet.
• D)Forecasting volcanoes is not possible given the abrupt nature of explosions.

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