Assessing the Volcanic Hazards of Ralston and Downtown Hazard City Evaluate the threat of volcanic hazards for two neighborhoods within the town of Hazard City if Lava Mountain were to erupt. Use the materials and links provided to assess the five types of volcanic hazard risks for the two neighborhoods. Risk associated with volcanic hazard is determined as follows:
Low risk: If Lava Mountain erupts without warning, it is unlikely that deaths will occur in this area from this hazard.
High risk: If Lava Mountain erupts without warning, people could be killed here.
1. Tephra and ash deposits.
2. Triggering a lahar.
3. Wind direction and volcanic gases.