Dante's Peak Video Answers1. ash, lava bombs2. activity at Dante's Peak 3. Geological Survey 4. 10 to 20 Km 5. hot springs 6. volcanologist 7. acidity, pH 8. high acidity, CO2 9. dormant 10. seismographs, robots, temperature & gas monitors 11. sulfur dioxide (SO2) 12. stomping on the ground to create vibrations 13. 25 to 75 14. magmatic 15. become brown in color and smelly 16. quakes, gas 17. roads and buildings collapse, signs and power lines fall, possible explosions, and rock falls 18. clouds form, lightning, ash, lava 19. ash clogs the engine 20. fish die as the water becomes acidic 21. mud slides, tree falls, possible dam breaks and bridges being washed out 22. knocks them down
Dante's Peak Answers to the Discussion Questions1. Magma within the volcano2. Creation of new rock, replenishing of minerals within the soil 3. Financial costs, panic, possible false alarms, frightens investors, decreased property values 4. Volcanic: ash, dust, CO2, SO2, heat 5. Answers will vary 6. Answers will vary 7. Robots can carry equipment and can function in some places better than humans, especially where there is danger. Other possible robot missions could include: space, deep oceans, mountains, man-made hazards areas, search for survivors in dangerous or difficult areas. NASA could use the Earth as a test site for space applications. 8. People are usually more afraid of dangers that they are not used to. Answers will vary. 9. Communities could have sensing and alarm networks, evacuation and assistance plans, insurance, dams or barriers, and building codes and restrictions to include the dangers. 10. Answers will vary. Possible agencies include: Emergency Management, law enforcement, military, local governments, Red Cross, blood banks, hospitals.
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