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Quarter 1 – Module 8
Volcanic Eruption
FIRST QUARTER
Module 8 - Week 8
Volcanic Eruption
Content Standard : The learners demonstrate understanding of the
signs of impending volcanic eruptions; Potential
volcano-related hazards: (Lahar, Ash fall,
Pyroclastic flow, Ballistic Projectile, Volcanic
Glasses, Lava flow
What I Know
Instructions. Read each sentence carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.
Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
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b. Geochemistry d. Ground Deformation
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Lesson
Signs of Impending
9 Volcanic Eruption
What’s In
In the previous module, you have learned about the different earthquake hazard
maps and the various volcanic related hazards. Now, let us recall your knowledge.
A. Instructions: Read the following statements carefully. Write the word TRUE
if the statement is true and FALSE if not on a separate sheet of paper.
______1. Lahars are rapidly flowing thick mixture of volcanic sediments (from the
pyroclastic materials) and water, usually triggered by intense rainfall
during
typhoons, monsoons and thunderstorms.
______2. Lava flows are considered the most dangerous type of hazard from a
volcano
and is always a big threat to human lives.
______3. During eruption, excessive ashfall is dangerous as it can cause poor or low
visibility.
______4. Ash from volcanoes are also abrasive, because of this, ash suspended in
air
is also dangerous for airplanes as this can cause the engines to fail if the
suspended ash is encountered by the airplane.
______5. High concentrations of CO2 which is colorless and odorless can be lethal
to
people, animals and vegetation.
1-4. Give at least 4 top provinces in the Philippine which are high risk for disaster.
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5-10. Give at least 6 top provinces in the Philippines prone to earthquake induced
landslide.
In the previous activity, you were able to review the places which are prone to
disaster especially earthquake induced landslide and the different types of
volcanic hazards. Now, how will we know if there is an impending volcanic
eruption especially to those areas near an active or potentially active volcanoes
and what are those areas prone to volcanic eruption?
What’s New
In this module, you will be able to prepare yourself from an impending volcanic
eruption as you will discover the different signs and the areas prone to this
hazard.
What is it
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This is further confirmed and supported by increasing number of
earthquakes felt by the local people. In addition, other parameters such as gas
measurements and water acidity may also show signs of increasing trend.
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change to gray to dark (suggests increasing presence of
ash)
• Drying up of vegetation, drying up of streams, water
wells
• Crater glow at the summit area
• Increasing frequency of rolling rocks from the
summit; localized landslides not related to heavy rains
• Summit area appears to glow or becomes
incandescent at night
Auditory observations • Hear rumbling sound
Olfactory • Smell of sulfur (rotten eggs)
Feel (Tactile) • Ground movement/ volcanic earthquake increasingly
become felt
SOME DEFINITIONS
Gases—types and rate of emission. Gases rise through vents called fumaroles (from
the Latin for “smoke”) and other cracks. Sometimes the concentrations are high
enough to create acid rain that kills vegetation—the trees at the Long Valley,
California, caldera, for example.
What’s More
Instructions: Unscramble the word/s described in each statement.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. C E Y O H G I T R S E M
Water becomes more acidic and there is a change in temperature.
2. S U O V O L I A S E S R B A T V I
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One can see an Increasing frequency of rolling rocks from the summit;
localized landslides not related to heavy rains
3. A C Y V S I E I T I M S C T I
Seismometer is the equipment used to detect occurrence of volcanic
earthquakes
4. I L A T C E T
Ground movement/ volcanic earthquake increasingly become felt
5. O N R F M D A I D G E U T O O N
Swelling of the ground surface can be detected
6. E A T Y O N S V A U R I O D B I O T R
Hear rumbling sound
The parameters used in knowing the signs of volcanic eruption are important
because ________________________________________________________________________.
Lesson
What’s In
In the previous lesson, you learned about the signs of impending volcanic eruption.
This time let us have a review.
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Instructions: Read the following statements carefully. Write the word TRUE if
the statement is true and FALSE if not on a separate sheet of paper.
What’s New
Your family transferred near Hibok-Hibok Volcano. You want to know the possible
volcanic hazards that the volcano might bring. What instrument are you going to
use? How will that instrument help you in preparing in case a volcanic eruption
would occur? If the volcano would erupt, will you be able to know what to do?
In this module, you will be able to prepare yourself from an impending volcanic
eruption as you learn to interpret a volcanic hazard map and know what to do
before, during and after a volcanic eruption.
What Is It
The Philippines belong to the Pacific Ring of Fire, a vast Pacific Ocean region
where many of Earth’s earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur so it is important
to be knowledgeable on the areas prone to volcanic eruption and the precautionary
measures before, during and after the eruption.
Volcano Alert Levels is used to define the status of each volcano in the
Philippines. The alert levels range from 0 to 5. These are used to guide any
appropriate response from the Local Government Units (LGUs). Examples of
Volcano Alert Levels as of 2018 for the 6 most active volcanoes in the Philippines
can be found in this link: https://tinyurl.com/Philippines-VolcanoAlertlevels
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LEVEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Quiet. All monitored parameters within No eruption in
0 background levels. foreseeable future. Entry
No Alert in the 6-km radius
Permanent Danger Zone
(PDZ) is not advised
because phreatic
explosions and ash puffs
may occur without
precursors.
Low level unrest. Slight increase in No eruption imminent.
1 seismicity. Slight increase in SO2 gas Activity may be
Abnormal output above the background level. Very hydrothermal, magmatic
faint glow of the crater may occur but or tectonic in origin. No
no conclusive evidence of magma entry in the 6-km radius
ascent. Phreatic explosion or ash puffs PDZ.
may occur.
Moderate unrest. Low to moderate level Unrest probably of
2 of seismic activity. Increasing SO2 flux. magmatic origin, could
Increasing Faint/intermittent crater glow. Swelling eventually lead to
Unrest of edifice may be detected. Confirmed eruption. 6-km radius
reports of decrease in flow of wells and Danger Zone may be
springs during rainy season. extended to 7km in the
sector where the crater
rim is low.
3 Relatively high unrest. Volcanic quakes Magma is close to the
Increased and tremor may become more frequent. crater. If trend is one of
Tendency Further increase in SO2 flux. increasing unrest,
Towards Occurrence of rockfalls in summit area. eruption is possible
Hazardous Vigorous streaming/sustained crater within weeks. Extension
Eruption glow. Persistent swelling of edifice. of Danger Zone in the
sector where the crater
rim is low will be
considered.
4 Intense unrest. Persistent tremor, many Hazardous eruption is
Hazardous “low frequency”-type earthquakes/ SO2 possible within days.
emission level may show sustained Extension of Danger zone
increase or abrupt decrease. Intense to 8 km or more in the
crater glow. Incandescent lava dome, sector where the crater
lava fountain, lava flow in the summit rim is low will be
area. recommended.
5 Hazardous eruption ongoing. Pyroclastic flows may
Hazardous Occurrence of pyroclastic flows, tall sweep down along gullies
Eruption eruption columns and extensive ashfall.
Source: Philvocs.DOST
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Geologists gain better understanding of likely future hazards by studying the
geology of the volcano, observing eruptions and monitoring background levels of
activity. These are then shown in hazard maps.
Hazard maps are generated for various uses and are most useful in
determining risks of living in identified potentially hazardous areas. Hazard maps
can also help people to become aware of specific dangers (lava flow, pyroclastic
flows, ashfall, lahars, etc) they might face in the event that a volcano reactivates.
Presented below are the hazard maps of Mt Mayon and Taal Volcanoes.
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Figure 1: Distribution of Active and Potentially Active Volcanoes in the Philippines (2018)
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Figure 3: Taal Volcano Base Surge Hazard Map
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Figure 4: Taal Volcano Tsunami and Fissuring Hazard Map
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You already know the signs of an impending volcanic eruption; you also already
have the knowledge on how to interpret hazard maps. Now, are those knowledges
enough? How about during and after a volcanic eruption? What will you do?
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AFTER an eruption.
-Send text messages or use social media to reach out to family
and friends. Phone systems are often busy after a disaster. Only
make emergency calls.
-Avoid driving in heavy ash. Driving will stir up volcanic ash that
can clog engines and stall vehicles.
-If you have any breathing problems, avoid contact with ash.
Stay indoors until authorities say it is safe to go outside.
-Do not get on your roof to remove ash unless you have guidance
or training. If you have to remove ash, then be very careful as
ash makes surfaces slippery. Be careful not to contribute
additional weight to an overloaded roof.
-Continue listening to local news for updated information and
instructions.
-If people around you are injured, practice CHECK, CALL, CARE.
Check the scene to be sure it is safe for you to approach, call for
help and if you are trained, provide first aid to those in need
until emergency responders can arrive.
-Help people who require additional assistance.
-You still have to protect yourself by wearing Personal Protective
Equipment.
What’s More
Instruction: Modified True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is true and
change the underlined word/s to the correct answer if the statement is false.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
______1. The volcano is in alert level 3 if there is a low to moderate level of seismic
activity.
______2. Volcano Alert Level is used to define the status of each volcano in the
Philippines.
______3. Mt Pinatubo is an active volcano.
______4. Masarawag is within the 6-km radius from Mt Mayon.
______5. Remove the ashes from your roof after the eruption of a volcano.
______6. If you are living near a volcano, exposed your skin as much as possible
during a volcanic eruption.
______7. Gas mask is use as protection from the volcanic eruption.
______8. Talisay, Batangas will be affected the volcanic hazard when Taal Volcano
will erupt.
______9. Practice Call-Check-Leave when people around you are injured after an
eruption.
______10. Preparing for a volcanic eruption includes creating a household
evacuation
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plan.
What I can do
Activity 1: Using the mind map below, outline the different signs of an impending
volcanic eruption. You can add or delete a shape. Write the map with your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.
SIGNS OF IMPENDING
VOLCANIC ERUPTION
Assessment
Instructions. Read each sentence carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.
Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
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c. It illustrates potential for ground-based volcanic impacts.
d. It illustrates the potential mining areas in different regions of the
country.
2. It is a parameter of impending volcanic eruption in which a ground
movement/
volcanic earthquake is felt.
a. Tactile c. Seismic activity
b. Olfactory d. Ground Deformation
3. What kind of observation is used when a rumbling sound is heard?
a. Olfactory c. Auditory observation
b. Tactile d. Visual observation
4. Which volcano alert level shows the occurrence of pyroclastic flows, tall
eruption columns and extensive ashfall?
a. Alert Level 2 c. Alert Level 4
b. Alert Level 3 d. Alert Level 5
5. Which of the following is an active volcano in the Philippines?
a. Apo c. Kanlaon
b. Arayat d. Isarog
6. Which of the following shows what to do during a volcanic eruption?
a. Keep important documents in a safe place.
b. Help people who require additional assistance.
c. Close all windows and doors of the house and your car.
d. Listen to authorities to find out when it is safe to return after an
eruption
7. Why is it important to wear gas mask during a volcanic eruption?
a. It helps someone to avoid the lava flow.
b. It helps protect oneself from heart attack.
c. It is important to still show how fashionable you are.
d. It helps filter the particles of ashes from inhaling.
8. Which of the following signs of impending volcanic eruptions uses an
Electronic Distance Meter (EDM) to measure accurately to millimeter
changes
on ground (if the slope for the volcano swells)?
a. Olfactory c. Seismic activity
b. Geochemistry d. Ground Deformation
9. Matsumoto is a foreigner who just moved within the 6 km radius of Mt Hibok
Hibok in Camiguin. He noticed a drastically change from gray to dark
steaming
activity of the volcano and there is an increasing frequency of rolling rocks
from the summit. Based on his observation, what could possibly happen?
a. A possible volcanic eruption would occur.
b. An alert level warning will be announced by PHILVOCS.
c. People within the permanent danger zone will be asked to evacuate.
d. All of the above
10. Jandy is curious about the gas, water and temperature of a volcano so she’s
interested with the laboratory which analyzes the collected gas and water
samples from vents and fumaroles and analyze in the laboratory she
researched about the tool. Which tool did she find out?
a. Correlation Spectrometer c. Global Positioning System
b. X-Ray Flourescence XRF d. Remote Sensing Technology
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Additional Activities
Using the hazard map about the Mayon Volcano found in Lesson 10,
identify the barangays within the 6km PDZ. Which barangays are within 6-7 km?
7-8 km? (If it is not clear, you can download the image from PHILVOCS-DOST
website.)
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References
Electronic Sources:
Fema. (28th January 2019). “Volcano”. Retrieved 20 th July 2020 from
https://www.ready.gov/volcanoes
The American National Red Cross. (2020). “Volcano Safety Tips”. Retrieved 20 th July
2020 from
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-
emergencies/volcano.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQtkoLxqUNQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ObsOj9Q2Do
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/monvoc/monvoc2.php
USGS, http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/cvo/hazards.html
http://www.planetseed.com/relatedarticle/major-warningsigns
Photos:
Figure 1-4: DOST-PHILVOCS.(2019). “Earthquake Hazard Maps”. Retrieved 16
July, 2020 from https://gisweb.philvocs.dost.gov.ph/gisweb/earthquake-volcano-
related-hazard-gis-information
Learning Materials:
Dianala, John Dale B. et al. Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Reader.
“Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazard”. Department of Education-Bureau of Learning
Resources. Ground Floor, Bonifacio Building, DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave. Pasig
City (2017)
Aurelio, Mario a. et. al. Teaching Guide for Senior High School Disaster Readiness
and Risk Reduction Core Subject. “Signs of Volcano Eruption and Volcano Hazard
Maps”. Commission on Higher Education. 4 th floor, Commission on Higher
Education, C.P Garcia Ave., Diliman, Quezon City. 2016
Congratulations!
You are now ready for the next module. Always remember the following: