The Reason Guatemala's Volcano Eruption Was Deadlier Than Hawaii's

IDOGOThe Reason Guatemala's Volcano Eruption Was Deadlier Than Hawaii's

1) What does Volcán de Fuego mean in Spanish?

Fire Volcano

2) When did the Guatemalan volcano erupt?

Sunday, June 3

3) When was the last time the volcano erupted so violently?

May 3

4) Why did the death toll increase on June 17?

The reason why it increases because increased to over

300 on June 17

5) According to experts, why is the Guatemala volcanic

eruption deadlier than the one in Hawaii?

Experts say the reason Volcán de Fuego is deadlier than

Kilauea can be attributed to the formation of the two volcanoes.

6) What happens when a composite volcano, like Volcán

de Fuego, erupts?

A composite volcano is formed over hundreds of thousands

of years through multiple eruptions.

7) What happens when a shield volcano, like Hawaii’s

Kilauea, erupts?

Eruptions at shield volcanoes are only explosive if water

somehow gets into the vent

8) What do experts think about the close timing of the two

volcanic eruptions?

The close timing of the two violent emissions has led some

to worry of further activity, especially around the “Ring of Fire”