Eruptions
Is it true that the first eruption ever recorded was in Italy?
Yes. In 79 AD, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Italy the first volcanic eruption ever to be described in detail
What is a volcano?
A volcano is a rupture in the crust like Earth, that allows hot lava, volcanic ash, and gases to escape from a magma chamber below the surface.
How much money would it take if the government decided to experiment with the earth's magma chambers?
$3.5 billion dollars
On which date was it confirmed in history as the world's greatest eruption?
April 10, 1815
Who is the name "volcano" named after?
According to Roman Mythology, The word "Volcano" thrives from the word "Vulcano" which is named after the Vulcan, The god of fire.
What percentage of Earth's volcanoes are in the Ring of Fire?
75%
What was the name of the volcano and place?
Mount Tambora in Indonesia
How are volcanoes formed?
Volcanoes are formed when magma from within the Earth’s upper mantle works its way to the surface. At the surface, it erupts to form lava flows and ash deposits. Over time as the volcano continues to erupt, it will get bigger and bigger.
What is the percentage of earth's surface being volcanic?
80%
How big was the flow of Lava from the eruption?
50 cubic Kilometres
What are the 3 main classifications of volcanoes?
Active, Dormant, and Extinct
How much Carbon dioxide is produced from volcanoes in an average year?
180-440 million tonnes
What happened when The center of Mount Tambora crashed into the surface?
It formed a 6 km wide and 1250 m deep caldera
What is the largest active volcano and place?
Mauna Loa in Hawaii
Give a brief explanation of why some volcanoes strongly affect the global climate and some don't (mentioned in the slides)?
According to scientists, the reason behind this is a mix between having a profound impact on the global climate to how much volcanic aerosols are produced because of an eruption.