Volcanic eruptions can be quiet or explosive
- There may be lava flow, flattened landscape, poisonous gases, and flying rock and ash
- Lava flows are great fire hazards
- Volcanic eruptions can be accompanied by earthquakes, mudflows, flash floods, rock falls, and landslides
Before a Volcanic Eruption
- Add goggles and breathing masks for each family member to your disaster supplies kit
- Stay away from active volcano sites
- Add goggles and breathing masks for each family member to your disaster supplies kit
- Stay away from active volcano sites
During a Volcanic Eruption
- Evacuate immediately
- Be aware of mudflows
- Avoid river valleys and low-lying areas
- Protect against falling ash
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