Monitoring volcanoes- Kilauea Hawaii

Question 1

how does the volcano change shape?

Answer 1

-tilt increasing, due to the magma reservoir swelling/inflating before eruption. scientists can measure the rupturing of rocks

Question 2

appropriate methods scientists could use to measure/monitor include

Answer 2

tiltmetre to look at ground deformation, gasses emitted as chlorine or sulphur could be emitted at higher concentrations

Question 3

why is it important to monitor the volcano?

Answer 3

tourist attraction=put people at risk