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Volcanoes

Historically, what is the deadliest volcano hazard?

    Gases
    Lahars
    Lava

Where are volcanic eruptions most likely to occur in the United States?

    Alaska and Hawaii
    Washington and Oregon
    North and South Dakota

Which country has the largest number of active volcanoes?

    Japan
    United States
    Indonesia

Volcanoes are:

    Randomly distributed over the Earth's surface.
    Concentrated at the north and south poles.
    Concentrated on the edges of continents, along island chains, or beneath the sea forming long mountain ranges.

If you live near an active volcano, what can you do to plan for a volcanic eruption?

    Develop an Evacuation Plan.
    Learn about your community warning systems and emergency plans.
    BOTH of the above; develop an Evacuation Plan and learn about your community warning systems and emergency plans.