What Evidence Is NOT Used by Scientists to Decide Whether

question 31

Multiple Choice

What evidence is NOT used by scientists to decide whether a stratovolcano may be getting ready to erupt?

• A) whether there are changes in the temperatures of volcanoes and erupted steam
• B) whether numerous microearthquakes are occurring
• C) whether a large bulge is growing on the flank of the volcano
• D) whether there is an increase in sulfur oxide gas emissions from the volcano
• E) whether red-hot molten magma is visible when looking down the crater

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