What Is the Direct Control on Whether a Volcano Will

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Multiple Choice

What is the direct control on whether a volcano will erupt violently or quietly send out a few flows?

• A) the duration of the quiet interval since its last violent eruption
• B) what the total volume of the volcano has at the time of eruption
• C) the composition of the magma, its temperature, and dissolved gas content
• D) the population density

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Definitions:

Discounted Payback Period

The period it takes for the cash flows from a capital investment project to equal the initial investment cost, considering the time value of money.

After-Tax Cash Flows

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Liquidation

The process of bringing a business to an end and distributing its assets to claimants, often when the company is insolvent.

NPV

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