USA Volcano Monitoring (USGS) Quiz Seismicity, deformation, gas, thermal imagery, alert levels (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Volcano Monitoring (USGS) Quiz: Quick Study Notes The United States Geological Survey (USGS) plays a vital role in monitoring the nation’s active and potentially active volcanoes. Understanding the various monitoring techniques helps predict eruptions, mitigate hazards, … Read more
USA Lahar Risk in the Cascades Quiz Rain/snowmelt + ash; river valleys at risk (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Lahar Risk in the Cascades Quiz: Quick Study Notes Lahars are highly destructive volcanic mudflows, a significant geological hazard in the Cascade Range of the Western United States. Understanding their formation, triggers, and potential … Read more
USA Ashfall Impacts & Aviation Quiz Why ash is dangerous; downwind effects; air routes (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Ashfall Impacts & Aviation Quiz: Quick Study Notes Volcanic ashfall poses a significant, yet often underestimated, threat to aviation, particularly in regions like the United States with active volcanic zones. This quiz explores the … Read more
USA Volcanic Hazards Quiz Lava, ashfall, lahars, pyroclastic flows, gas hazards (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Volcanic Hazards Quiz: Quick Study Notes The United States is home to numerous volcanoes, particularly in Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest, each capable of posing distinct hazards. Understanding these volcanic phenomena—including lava flows, ashfall, lahars, pyroclastic … Read more
USA Volcano Types Quiz Shield (HI), stratovolcano (Cascades), caldera systems, cinder cones (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Volcano Types Quiz: Quick Study Notes The United States boasts a diverse range of volcanic landscapes, from the active shield volcanoes of Hawaii to the majestic stratovolcanoes of the Cascade Range, and the expansive caldera systems … Read more
USA Volcano Hotspots Quiz Hawaii, Alaska/Aleutians, Cascades; why these areas erupt (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Volcano Hotspots Quiz: Quick Study Notes The United States is home to diverse and dynamic volcanic landscapes, primarily concentrated in three major regions: Hawaii, Alaska/Aleutian Islands, and the Pacific Northwest’s Cascade Range. These areas exhibit distinct volcanic … Read more
Intermountain Seismic Belt Scenario Quiz Utah/Idaho/Montana normal faults; Wasatch risk framing (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Intermountain Seismic Belt Scenario Quiz: Quick Study Notes The Intermountain Seismic Belt (ISB) is a region of ongoing seismic activity spanning parts of Utah, Idaho, and Montana. Characterized predominantly by normal faulting, this belt is a critical area … Read more
New Madrid Seismic Zone Scenario Quiz Intraplate quakes; Midwest vulnerability; lifelines risk (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 New Madrid Seismic Zone Scenario Quiz: Quick Study Notes The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) is a significant intraplate earthquake zone in the central United States, posing unique challenges due to its distance from active plate boundaries. … Read more
Pacific Northwest Cascadia Scenario Quiz Subduction megathrust risks; tsunami + shaking planning (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Pacific Northwest Cascadia Scenario Quiz: Quick Study Notes The Pacific Northwest is situated above the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ), a geological feature capable of generating immense megathrust earthquakes. This quiz explores the critical risks associated with such … Read more
California Moderate Earthquakes (Recent) Case Quiz How moderate quakes trigger alerts; aftershock expectations (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 California Moderate Earthquakes (Recent) Case Quiz: Quick Study Notes California experiences frequent seismic activity, including moderate earthquakes that, while not always devastating, require awareness and preparedness. This section explores how these events trigger early warning alerts … Read more