NAME: ___________________________________________________ DATE: __________________
GRADE/STRAND/BLOCK: _____________________________________
Instructions:
Read each scenario carefully and circle the appropriate hazard(s) associated with the given situation.
1. Scenario: You live in a town near an active volcano. There have been rumblings and small earthquakes
in recent weeks. Which hazard(s) are present in this scenario?
[ ] Ashfall [ ] Pyroclastic flow [ ] Lahar [ ] Lava flow
2. Scenario: You are on a hiking trip near a dormant volcano. Suddenly, you notice the ground is shaking,
and there is a loud booming sound coming from the volcano. Which hazard(s) are present in this
scenario?
[ ] Ashfall [ ] Pyroclastic flow [ ] Lahar [ ] Lava flow
3. Scenario: You are camping with your family near a volcano that has been showing signs of increased
activity. You wake up to find that the sky is darkened with falling debris. Which hazard(s) are present
in this scenario?
[ ] Ashfall [ ] Pyroclastic flow [ ] Lahar [ ] Lava flow
4. Scenario: You are a scientist monitoring volcanic activity. Your instruments indicate a sudden and rapid
movement of superheated gases and volcanic debris down the slope of the mountain. Which hazard(s)
are present in this scenario?
[ ] Ashfall [ ] Pyroclastic flow [ ] Lahar [ ] Lava flow
5. Scenario: Your school is located in a region prone to volcanic eruptions. The local government issues an
evacuation order due to the imminent danger of flowing volcanic material. Which hazard(s) are
present in this scenario?
[ ] Ashfall [ ] Pyroclastic flow [ ] Lahar [ ] Lava flow
6. Scenario: A volcanic eruption occurs in a densely populated city. Describe the potential impact of
ashfall on the infrastructure and residents. How can ashfall from a volcanic eruption affect the
infrastructure and residents of a densely populated city? Provide at least three potential impacts.
7. Scenario: A pyroclastic flow travels down the slope of a volcano, engulfing everything in its path.
Explain the difference in impact between a pyroclastic flow and lava flow on surrounding ecosystems
and human settlements. Compare and contrast the impact of a pyroclastic flow and a lava flow on
surrounding ecosystems and human settlements. How do these two volcanic hazards differ in their
destructive effects?
8. Scenario: Heavy rainfall triggers a lahar in a region previously affected by a volcanic eruption. Discuss
the long-term consequences of lahars on landscapes, communities, and infrastructure. What are the
long-term consequences of lahars on landscapes, communities, and infrastructure in regions affected
by volcanic eruptions? Explain how lahars can continue to pose hazards even after the volcanic activity
has ceased.
9. Scenario: A volcanic eruption leads to the evacuation of nearby communities. Explore the social and
economic impacts of evacuations caused by volcanic hazards on affected populations. Discuss the
social and economic impacts of evacuations caused by volcanic hazards on affected populations. How
do evacuations disrupt communities and local economies, and what challenges do evacuees face in the
aftermath?
10. Scenario: A volcanic eruption triggers earthquakes in the surrounding area. Evaluate the secondary
hazards associated with volcanic activity-induced earthquakes and their impact on infrastructure and
public safety. What are the secondary hazards associated with volcanic activity-induced earthquakes,
and how do they impact infrastructure and public safety? Provide examples of how earthquakes
triggered by volcanic eruptions can exacerbate existing hazards.
Additional Question:
What safety measures would you take if you were in an area threatened by volcanic hazards? Give the
rationale why you would take such a safety measure.
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Prepared by:
TAMMY SALOME BERANGO-MOLATO
T II, SHS Science
