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In which of the following eruptions would there have been little chance to decre

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Question

In which of the following eruptions would there have been little chance to decrease casualties, even if they knew with 24 hours notice that the volcano was going to erupt?

Tambora in 1815, since the main cause of death was starvation

Mont Pel in 1902, since the main cause of death was localized pyroclastic flows

Unzen in 1792, since the main cause of death was landslide

Nevada del Ruiz in Columbia in 1985, since the main cause of death was mudflows

Tambora in 1815, since the main cause of death was starvation

Mont Pel in 1902, since the main cause of death was localized pyroclastic flows

Unzen in 1792, since the main cause of death was landslide

Nevada del Ruiz in Columbia in 1985, since the main cause of death was mudflows

Explanation / Answer

Mont Pel in 1902, since the main cause of death was localized pyroclastic flows

if they knew with 24 hours notice that the volcano was going to erupt