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What are some common misconceptions about volcanic eruptions? ~

Posted - November 4, 2022

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  • 44238
    They are always violent.
      November 4, 2022 7:13 AM MDT
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  • 52954
      November 4, 2022 7:16 AM MDT
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  • 10469
    You can outrun them.
      November 4, 2022 1:21 PM MDT
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  • 44238
    You can.
      November 4, 2022 1:36 PM MDT
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  • 10469
    good luck.
      November 4, 2022 2:02 PM MDT
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  • 44238
    The lava flow of Mount Kilauea volcano in Hawai'i can be out walked.
      November 4, 2022 4:16 PM MDT
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  • 52954

     

      To be fair, even though some lava flows move as slowly as you’re stating, they are also unpredictable to the point that either out-walking them or out-running them might not last for more than a few seconds. Additionally, the toxic fumes and gases from molten lava can overwhelm a person who gets too close, another factor that makes walking or running near it a dangerous deed.
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    This post was edited by Randy D at November 5, 2022 8:21 AM MDT
      November 4, 2022 5:14 PM MDT
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  • 44238
    Indeed it is. (See what I did there?)
      November 5, 2022 8:21 AM MDT
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  • 52954
    Yes.
      November 5, 2022 8:44 AM MDT
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  • 10469
    I'm thinking more in the lines of a Mt. St. Helens-type eruptions.
      November 4, 2022 8:24 PM MDT
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