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Describe the difference between seismic primary and secondary waves and why this difference makes them useful in probing the structure of the Earth's interior.
Mount Pelée
An active volcano on the island of Martinique, known for its catastrophic eruption in 1902 that destroyed the town of Saint-Pierre.
Pyroclastic Flows
Hot, fast-moving and deadly mixtures of gas, ash, and volcanic matter that flow down the sides of a volcano during an eruption.
Lahars
Volcanic mudflows or debris flows that occur when volcanic materials mix with water during an eruption or from heavy rainfall on loose volcanic deposits.
Expectancy Model
A psychological theory stating that an individual's motivation is based on their expected outcome of a specific behavior or action.
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