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natalie2426

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What is the difference between a pyroclastic flow and a pyroclastic surge (aka surges)?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Match the volcano name with the volcano type for the following questions. Choices will be used more than once.
 
  A) Cinder cone
  B) Composite cone
  C) Shield volcano
 
  1) Mount Hood
  2) Mauna Kea
  3) Parcutin
  4) Cerro Negro
  5) Newberry Volcano
  6) Mount Etna


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A pyroclastic flow consists of hot gas, ash, and larger lava fragments. A pyroclastic surge consists of hot gas and minor amounts of ash.

Answer to Question 2

Answers: 1) B 2) C 3) A 4) A 5) C 6) B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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