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Assume you live near Mount St. Helens and the volcano is going through an explosive eruption. Explain the effect pyroclastic materials would have on your home.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the importance of monitoring volcanic activity? Why should we pay attention to what volcanoes are doing?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Ash can collect in thick deposits (possibly collapsing the roof), can mix with heavy rain to create lahars, or can potentially be part of a pyroclastic flow.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Some volcanoes are near major population centers, so an eruption has the potential to disrupt business and travel as well as to hurt/kill large numbers of people.



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