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OpenStudy (thatcluelessgirl):

I know this isn't earth science but know one helps there any one have any ideas on which volcano research on find the most destructive volcanic eruption in history. Compile a short write-up of your findings in your journal. Where was the volcano located and how much damage did it do? How do you think plate tectonics contributes to volcanic activity?

OpenStudy (xxhero782xx):

Vesuvius volcano in the Gulf of Naples, Italy. The reason is that Vesuvius' typical eruptions are very explosive and the slopes of the volcano and immediate area surrounding the volcano are extremely densely populated; even the city of Naples is only about 20 km away from the volcano. In case of a major Plinian eruption, more than 3 million people could be at risk and an incredible value of infrastructure. Vesuvius has been silent since 1944 now, and might remain so for quite a time to come, but it is quite certain that it will wake up again, sooner or later, but on a human timescale (decades to centuries, in contrast to the so-called supervolcanoes). When it does wake up, it tends to start a new eruptive cycle with a large sub-plinian or plinian eruption.

OpenStudy (xxhero782xx):

thats my best

OpenStudy (thatcluelessgirl):

thanks

OpenStudy (xxhero782xx):

no problem

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