Question

Read this passage: Sideways directed volcanic explosions, known as "lateral blasts," can shoot large pieces of rock at very high speeds for several miles. These explosions can kill by impact, burial or heat. They have been known to knock down entire forests. What is the main idea of this paragraph from the "Volcanoes" section of the Ready.gov website? A. The definition of lateral blast B. How to avoid a lateral blast C. The cause of a lateral blast D. The damage caused by a lateral blast

Answer 1

D. The damage caused by a lateral blast

Answer 2

D. The damage caused by a lateral blast

Step-by-step explanation:

The paragraph tells about the effects or damage volcanic lateral blast can cause. This can shoot large pieces of rock at high speed for long distance. The lateral blats are explosions that can kill by inpact, burial or heat. They can destroy, for example, entire forests.