Question

You’ve been ordered to evacuate during a volcanic eruption. what should you do to stay safe? select the three correct answer.

a. avoid low-lying areas and river valleys

b. be careful of mudflows as you travel

c. follow the evacuation order immediately

d. stay indoors and keep the windows and door shut

Answer 1

a) avoid low-lying areas

b) be careful of mudflows as you travel

c) follow the evacuation order immediately

Step-by-step explanation:

If you are instructed to remain in your home, close all windows, doors, and other points of entry for ash. If there are pets, move them inside. Avoid air condition systems, fans, and heaters during an eruption, since they can pull in ash and volcanic gases. Fill large containers, bathtubs and sinks with clean water, because eruptions can cause contamination of water.

Mudflows can move faster than you can walk or run. It’s important to look upstream before crossing a bridge. Don’t cross the bridge if you see a mudflow approaching.

If it seems that evacuation will occur, gather additional supplies, which you will keep in vehicles or shelters. Supplies should consist of maps, basic tools, sleeping bags, and a fire extinguisher. Take only the essentials when it comes to personal things and never forget at least a week’s supply of required medications. If you don’t own a car, ask nearby people who might be able to provide a ride, in case you need to leave. It's important to use a mask If you must be outside. It is recommended to use of N-95 respirator, which can be purchased in a hardware store. A dusk mask can be used as the last option, they only should be used outdoors and for short periods when ash is falling. Other ash protection can include long pants, long-sleeved shirts and goggles. Be extra cautious if you are in low-lying regions or near river valleys as those commonly funnel debris flows.

Answer 2

The following steps are to be taken by people to stay safe while evacuating from a volcanic eruption.

Answer: option (a),(b),(c)

Step-by-step explanation:

• Volcanic eruption is a process of sudden rise in a stream of hot gas and steam from the volcano to a height of several miles.
• Excess pressure developed from the exsolved gases present in the magma and the injection of new magma particles into an already filled magma region are the reasons that cause volcanic eruption.
• During a volcanic eruption, people should follow the order from the evacuation team and they must be aware of mudflow regions, low lying and river valley areas at the time of evacuation.
• People are advised to wear long-sleeved hands, long pants and use goggles to protect themselves from the fall of volcanic ash.