Tungurahua

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tungurahua

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Cordillera Oriental, Ecuador
2. What is the volcano type?Active stratovolcano
3. What is Tungurahua and why is it called the "Throat of Fire"?Tungurahua is a tall volcano in Ecuador that looks like a sleeping giant. Its name means "Throat of Fire" because it can send hot lava and ash up into the sky.
4. When did Tungurahua start erupting again after being quiet?The volcano became very active again on August 19, 1999. Since then it has had many eruptions.

Stratovolcano: A large, conical volcano composed of alternating layers of lava, ash, and volcanic rock, known for potentially explosive eruptions.
Magma Chamber: A large underground pool of molten rock (magma) that accumulates in the Earth's crust, feeding volcanic activity.
Pyroclastic Material: Fragmented rock and volcanic glass ejected during explosive volcanic eruptions, ranging from fine ash to large blocks.
Hazard Assessment: The process of identifying potential volcanic hazards and evaluating their likelihood and potential impact on surrounding areas.