Volcanoes and Earthquakes Flashcards
Openings, or vents where lava, tephra (small rocks), and steam erupt onto the Earth’s surface.
Volcanoes
Why is Philippines’ active volcanoes known to be deadly and destructive?
Because of the active plate movement beneath them.
A place in the Philippines that is known as an island with “more volcanoes than towns”.
Camiguin
How many volcanoes and towns does Camiguin has?
Seven (7) Volcanoes & Five (5) Towns
The pressure caused by this movement pushes the magma to rise to the surface.
Active Volcanoes
Volcanoes that have not erupted for a long time, showing no sign of possible eruptions.
Extinct Volcanoes
Volcanoes that have not erupted for a very long time but may erupt at a future time.
Inactive Volcanoes or Dormant Volcanoes
How many volcanoes are active in the Philippines as of 2008?
Twenty-Three (23)
Three (3) most active volcanoes in the Philippines.
Mayon, Kanlaon, and Taal
True or False: Building a home near a volcano is a possible way to reduce the harmful effects of volcanic eruption.
False
True or False: Learning how to properly evacuate in case of eruption is a possible way to reduce the harmful effects of volcanic eruption.
True
True or False: Monitoring disaster warnings is a possible way to reduce the harmful effects of volcanic eruption.
True
True or False: Not following the safety protocols given by the government is a possible way to reduce the harmful effects of volcanic eruption.
False
True or False: Having an emergency kit ready all the time is a possible way to reduce the harmful effects of volcanic eruption.
True