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Page 1: Volcanoes of the World. Current Volcanic Activity

Volcanoes of the World

Page 2: Volcanoes of the World. Current Volcanic Activity

Current Volcanic Activity

• http://www.volcano.si.edu/reports/usgs/

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Volcano Formation and Links to Plate Tectonics

Cascade Volcanoe

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Risk Zones

Map of Risk Zones:1. Should have clear boundaries separating zones.2. Include areas of HIGH, MODERATE, and LOW RISK3. Color coded4. Based on potential volcanic hazards

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Management Plan

Management Plan:

1. STATES WHO should evacuate; What towns, cities, or general areas.

2. STATES which routes should be taken; where should they go; How will it be organized

3. STATES how can nearby populations prepare for potential volcanic hazards.

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Presentation

Presentation:

1. Discussion of RISK ZONES.A. HOW and WHY they were created.B. What factors led to where each risk zone

is placed.

2. Discussion of EvacuationA. Management of an evacuation. Potential

problems of evacuating thousands of people.

B. Routes and methods of evacuation.

Volcanoes are dangerous!