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Guidelines And Emergency Preparations During Volcanic Eruptions

One creation that can really attract people is a volcano. Volcanoes with their drastic yet exquisite appearance have been perfect spots for tourists and travelers.

The perfectly cone-shaped Mayon Volcano in the Philippines and the gorgeous-looking Mt. Fiji in Japan - both are truly a part of nature's wonders.

Though volcanoes are fascinating in appearance, these creations can also be very destructive that even human lives can sacrifice. Volcanoes have two types - dormant and active.

Dormant volcanoes are those, which do not erupt. On the other hand active volcanoes can be very dangerous as eruption can take place once some geothermal activity inside these volcanoes starts.

There are volcanoes that are active and most of these volcanoes are found in the Pacific's Rim of Fire. These volcanoes have the intensity to kill crops, vegetation and human lives. Volcano ashes can also cause a lot of lung diseases and health problems.

Frequent volcanic eruptions also accompany high earthquake intensities. These can be very precarious for citizens around the area and if rain occurs, it would be very hard to respond as mudflows can make the situation harder.

Volcanic eruptions can be detected unlike other catastrophic natural disasters. The volcano will show some signs if it is about to erupt. Also, the lava formation, which will trigger the eruption, will take some times to build up.

Through this, volcanologists (volcano experts) can warn people living in the volcano's vicinity to prepare out for an upcoming volcanic eruption. Below are some helpful tips that could help you to prepare for volcanic eruptions:

1. If you live next to the volcano it is more advisable for you to evacuate immediately to a safe evacuation center. It is also important to bring along with you necessary things that you will be needing all through out your stay in the evacuation center.

As much as possible, remain calm during the situation and try not to panic.

2. Whenever mudflow occurs, stay to a safe area away from the mudflow ways. Mudflows are hot enough to boil an egg that's why you must keep yourself away from it to avoid any burns, which can lead to a more serious skin disease.

3. Be sure to stay inside a safe shelter all throughout the volcanic eruption. There will be falling debris like stones and rocks once the volcano erupts.

4. Use gas mask to secure yourself from suffocation of volcanic sulfur. This sulfur can be very dangerous to your health especially to your lungs and can give you difficulties in breathing.

5. Always seek advices from volcanic experts or government public services for you to be able to know when to go outside safely.

Volcanoes are one of the nature's most beautiful sights yet one of the most destructive forces. For people living in the volcanoes area, considering the above tips and guidelines is barely important thus no serious situation can happen, as we know that life cannot be reverted again.




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