GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The principal components of volcanic gases are water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur either as sulfur dioxide (SO2) (high-temperature volcanic gases) or hydrogen sulfide (H2S) (low-temperature volcanic gases), nitrogen, argon, helium, neon, methane, carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Monitoring Volcanoes for the prevalence of gases like CO2, helps scientists to better predict the likelihood of volcanic eruptions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ninety-nine percent of the gas molecules emitted during a volcanic eruption are water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). The remaining one percent is comprised of small amounts of hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, and other minor gas species.

Detailed explanation-4: -Signs of Impending Volcanic Eruptions Swelling, cracking or sinking of the ground are all types of volcanic deformation. These changes in the Earth’s surface are the result of the underground movement of magma, fluids, gases or the Earths’ tectonic plates.

Detailed explanation-5: -An increase in the frequency and intensity of felt earthquakes. Noticeable steaming or fumarolic activity and new or enlarged areas of hot ground. Subtle swelling of the ground surface. Small changes in heat flow. Changes in the composition or relative abundances of fumarolic gases.