Impacts of volcanic activity/ managing risks

Question 1

Define fatalism.

Answer 1

Natural hazards are accepted as an inevitable part of life

Question 2

Define adaptation.

Answer 2

People see that they can prepare for and therefore survive the events by prediction, prevention, or protection, depending on their economic and technological circumstances

Question 3

What is Lahar?

Answer 3

Mudslide from volcanic eruption

Question 4

how can you predict volcanic eruptions?

Answer 4

• detecting seismic activity
• measuring ground deformation
• observing gas emissions
• monitoring groundwater temperature and level changes

Question 5

What should take place to prepare for volcanic eruptions?

Answer 5

• evacuation plans
• Educate local communities

Question 6

What are some challenges of management that can increase risk of volcanic eruptions?

Answer 6

• some eruptions don’t produce warning signs
• corrupt government
• low levels of education- people don’t know the significance
• doesn’t not consider the vulnerability of large numbers of tourists