Active volcano - are those that have a record of eruption within the last 600 years or those

that erupted 10,000 years ago based on analyses of their materials

They have a recent history of eruption; likely to erupt again, showing signs of eruption, shows
signs of unrest.
An example of an active volcano is Mt. Mayon located in the province of Albay in Bicol. It last
erupted in 2018 and has more than 30 Eruptions
EXAMPLES: Pinatubo, Taal, Smith, Kanlaon, Iraya volcanoes

Inactive volcano - are those that have not erupted for the last 10,000 years and their physical
form is being changed. by agents of weathering and erosion through formation of deep and
long gullies.
An example of an inactive volcano is Mt. Makiling located in Laguna. It is considered to be
inactive because there is no history of eruption.
EXAMPLES: Alligator/Tadlac Lake, Arayat, Banahaw, Alu volcanoes

Volcanoes may pocket of magma beneath the surface called magma chamber where the magma
collects. The lower density of the magma relative to the surrounding rocks causing it to rise. Magma
contains dissolved gases in molten rocks but if in high concentrations, it cannot dissolve instead they
become high pressure gas bubbles/ gas bubbles. As the magma rises up through the main
vent/magma conduit, the pressure declines or in other words there is a decrease in pressure. This
causes the gas bubbles to expand rapidly. It goes up through the main vent and secondary side vents
and then the crater which causes the volcano to fully erupt. Once magma reaches the surface it is
now known as lava. Then the volcanic gases from the liquid portion of magma are released into the
atmosphere.
It is like soda. When you shake the bottle of soda, bubbles of CO2 are forming and you can feel that
inside the bottle is creating pressure. And when you open the bottle of soda, the soda explodes just
like a volcano. That is what happens inside of a volcano and how it erupts.

COMMON VOLCANIC GASES.

Water vapor- Earth's most prevalent greenhouse gas is. It causes nearly half of the greenhouse effect
on Earth.

Carbon dioxide (CO2)- A significant heat-trapping gas/greenhouse gas, produced through the
production and burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

Sulfur dioxide- Is a poisonous gas that causes burnt match odor. It is created as a byproduct of copper
extraction and the combustion of sulfur-containing fossil fuels and is naturally emitted by volcanic
activity.

Hydrogen chloride- A colorless gas that reacts with air water vapor to produce white fumes of
hydrochloric acid.

Hydrogen fluoride- Can exist as a colorless gas, a fuming liquid, or as a dissolved substance in water.
hydrogen sulfide- Colorless gas. It's extremely flammable and toxic.