EARTH SCIENCE
NATURAL HAZARDS
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Question
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Listen to the local news and follow evacuation instructions.
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Always wear masks to cover their mouths.
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Protect their home with lava-proof building materials.
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Evacuate when they see a lava flow reaching their home.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Among the hazards in distant areas are the effects of toxic volcanic ashes and problems of the respiratory system, eyes and skin, as well as psychological effects, injuries, transport and communication problems, waste disposal and water supplies issues, collapse of buildings and power outage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Review your emergency plan and gather your emergency supplies. Be sure to pack at least a 1-week supply of prescription medications. Prepare an emergency kit for your vehicle with food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, a flashlight, batteries, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -Volcanoes spew hot, dangerous gases, ash, lava, and rock that are powerfully destructive. People have died from volcanic blasts. Volcanic eruptions can result in additional threats to health, such as floods, mudslides, power outages, drinking water contamination, and wildfires.
Detailed explanation-4: -Earthquakes and volcanoes cause damage not only to humans and their structures, but to the environment and wildlife. Earthquakes can cause damage by shaking, tsunami’s, and landslides. Volcanoes can cause damage by ash flows, release of gases, mudflows, lava flows, and landslides.