How Can We Predict Volcanoes

Question 1

How can we use a spectrometer to predict an eruption

Answer 1

Volcanic emissions may increase before eruption.
Spectrometers can be used to measure the amount of sulfur gas that is being emitted

Question 2

How can we use a seismometer to predict volcanoes?

Answer 2

Before an eruption, magma collects in the magma chambers. The movement of magma can cause earthquakes , these can be measured with a seismometer.

Question 3

How can tilimeters and geodimeters predict an eruption

Answer 3

The shape of a volcano can change in the building up to an eruption due to magma collection in the chamber and vents. These devices can measure any changed in the volcanoes slope.

Question 4

How can a thermometer predict eruptions?

Answer 4

Water temperature rises before an eruption. Water levels may also change if magma oozes onto the floor of a river or lake on the volcano.