How Can Studying the Geologic History of a Volcano Help

question 98

Multiple Choice

How can studying the geologic history of a volcano help most in eruption forecasting?

• A) Most volcanoes erupt with a regular periodicity, so knowing the time period between eruptive cycles allows accurate predictions of when the next eruption will occur.
• B) Information from geologic records allows scientists to pinpoint how big the next eruption will be from a certain volcano.
• C) Mapping previous volcanic deposits from a volcano is helpful for developing hazard maps for use in land-use planning and disaster preparedness.
• D) Mapping pyroclastic flows from previous eruptions will show exactly where the pyroclastic flows will go in the next eruption.
• E) Mapping the extent of lahars from previous eruptions will show exactly where the lahars will go in the next eruption.

---

Definitions:

Media

Channels or tools used to store and deliver information or data, including print, digital, and broadcast.

Specialty Spice Shop

A retail store dedicated to selling a wide range of spices, often including exotic or hard-to-find varieties.

Potential Customers

Individuals or entities that are likely to be interested in an organization's products or services but have not yet made a purchase.

Packet

A small container or envelope designed to hold or transport items, or a formatted unit of data for transmission.