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Geological Engineering · Q53

Geological Hazards

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 53

Q53

Which volcanic hazard involves the ejection of large volcanic bombs?

A.
Ash fall
B.
Pyroclastic surge
C.
Tephra fall
Answer
D.
Lahar

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Tephra fall includes all fragments ejected during an eruption, including ash, lapilli, and volcanic bombs.It can cause damage over large distances from the volcano.