The Most Damaging Type of Eruption That Occurred at Mount

question 134

Multiple Choice

The most damaging type of eruption that occurred at Mount Pelée, Martinique was:

• A) A huge landslide caused a lateral blast that knocked down trees and buildings.
• B) A fast-moving viscous lava flow flowed through the middle of St. Pierre.
• C) The volcano was so heavy that it caused part of the island to collapse.
• D) One or more pyroclastic flows hit the city of St. Pierre.
• E) None of these.

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