VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

There are many disasters that occur in our world. One of them is the volcanic eruption. A volcanic eruption occurs when
hot materials are thrown out of a volcano. Lava, rocks, dust, ash and gas compounds are some of these "ejecta".
Eruptions can come from side branches or from the top of the volcano. Some eruptions are terrible explosions that throw
out huge amounts of rock and ash and kill many people. Some are quiet outflows of hot lava. Several more complex types
of volcanic eruptions have been described by volcanologists. These are often named after famous volcanoes where that
type of eruption has been seen. Some volcanoes may show only one type of eruption during a period of activity, while
others may show a range of types in a series.

There are two predominant types of volcanic eruptions: Effusive eruptions – magma rises through the
surface and flows out of the volcano as a viscous liquid called lava. Explosive eruptions – magma is torn apart
as it rises and reaches the surface in pieces known as pyroclasts.

DID YOU KNOW?

Mount Makiling has no recorded historic eruption but volcanism is still evident through geothermal
features like mud spring and hot springs.

WHAT TO DO IF THERE IS A VOLCANO ERUPTING?

Wear an emergency mask or hold a damp cloth over your face. If you are not evacuating, close windows and
doors and block chimneys and other vents, to prevent ash from coming into the house. Be aware that ash
may put excess weight on your roof and need to be swept away. Wear protection during cleanups.