What You Need to Know About Bali's Rumble Research (Essay Sample)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BALI'S RUMBLE
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What You Need to Know About Bali's Rumble
Question 1
What is the event/hazard/issue?
The risk or issue is the looming explosion of Mount Agung, an active volcano in Bali, Indonesia. Seismic vibrations were noticed as early as September, signifying the eruption was coming to life (Gibbens 1).
Question 2
Is it natural, anthropogenic, or both?
The gas discharge is a signal or indication that pressure underneath the earth has become substantial, pushing magma near the peak of the volcano discharging gas and vapor in the process. This is an indication that it is natural and not as a result of human activity.
Question 3
Describe the impact on Earth Systems (hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, and lithosphere)?
Volcanoes discharge ash, toxic carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide into the atmosphere and water steam as well as vast quantities of carbon dioxide. This has the potential to cause greenhouse effects in addition to climate change. What’s more, volcanoes produce sulfur-based aerosols which obstruct rays from the sun, and as a result, the climate is impacted by a reduction in universal temperatures.
Question 4
Describe other impacts – human, economic, agricultural, other?
This explosion is expected to be disastrous, emitting lava and ashes at high temperatures, resulting in severe risk to humans as well as their source of revenues. Ash ejected from the volcano will affect the flying...