Directions: Type your outline following this format.

1. Title (Make it interesting):

Preparations and Actions to take in the Event of a Volcanic Eruption

 

1. Introduction
   1. Start with an intriguing question or a surprising fact:

”More than 80% of the earth’s surface is volcanic in origin. The sea floor and some mountains were formed by countless volcanic eruptions. Gaseous emissions from volcano formed the earth’s atmosphere” (Leavitt 61).

 

 

2. Briefly explain the importance of your topic to your reader:

                   People should be concerned about volcanic eruptions due to the negative impacts that are involved. From past experience, volcanoes have resulted to destruction of properties and resulted to deaths of many people. A good example is the Mt.Pelee eruption that resulted to more than 30,000 people dying.

3. Write your thesis statement(How can people be prepared for this natural disaster?):

 

People can prepare for the disaster by having an emergency kit supply including things that they might need and devising a family emergency plan in case things get out of hand.

1. Definition:
   1. Define the natural disaster (example: What is avolcano?).

According to Ready, “a volcano is a mountain that opens downward to a reservoir of molten rock below the surface of the earth.”

 

2. What causes this natural disaster?

A volcano is caused by pressure mounting on the magma chamber, which results to some contents being forced to the surface. The magma is ejected through the cracks found in the rocks.

 

3. What source(s) are you using for this section of your paper?

“Volcanoes.” Environmental Science: In Context. Ed. Brenda Wilmoth Lerner and K. Lee           Lerner. Vol. 2.             Detroit: Gale, 2009. 818-820. In Context Series. Opposing Viewpoints in    Context. Web. 02 May 2016.

“Volcanoes.” Ready. Department of Homeland Security, n.d. Web. 02 May 2016.

Leavitt, Jane. Anatomy of a Volcanic Eruption. Mankato, MN: Capstone, 2012. Print.

 

 

1. Problems(explain the main problems that this natural disaster causes. For example, how does this disaster affect people, property, or the environment? How much do these disasters cost?)
   1. Problem 1:

Volcanic eruptions can result to numerous deaths. A good example is Mt. Pelee eruption, which resulted to approximately 30,000 deaths.

2. Problem 2:

 A volcano can also result to destruction of property. When Mt. Helens erupted in 1980, it resulted to destruction of the surrounding forest, and this resulted to $1 billion losses for the timber industry.

3. (Optional) Problem 3:

  Volcanoes can also result to a change in climate due to various gases that they emit to the atmosphere. This includes gases such as sulfur dioxide aerosol.

 

4. What source(s) are you using for this section of your paper? (You can re-use sources)

 “Volcanoes.” Environmental Science: In Context. Ed. Brenda Wilmoth Lerner and K. Lee            Lerner. Vol. 2.             Detroit: Gale, 2009. 818-820. In Context Series. Opposing Viewpoints in    Context. Web. 02 May 2016.

 

 

1. Solutions (explain how to be prepared before, during, and/or after this natural disaster.)
   1. Preparation before:

Before a volcanic eruption occurs, people should be ready to move in case there will be need for evacuation, and they should have a family emergency plan in case things get worse.

 

2. Preparation during:

  During a volcanic eruption, it is always important to follow the instructions being provided by the authorities, and if the house is not affected by the eruption in any way, it is also advisable to stay indoors until everything is in order.

 

3. Preparation after:

  It is advisable to source information from various media outlets in order to know what is happening and the instructions being passed.

 

4. (Optional) Explain how the government or other organizations can help before or after a natural disaster.

 The government can help by communicating to the public on the way forward before the eruption using the desired channels. After the eruption, the government should find a way of helping the affected individuals.

 

5. What source(s) are you using for this section of your paper?(You can re-use sources)

 

“Volcanoes.” Ready. Department of Homeland Security, n.d. Web. 02 May 2016.

 

1. Conclusion
   1. Restate the main problems :
   2. Volcanic eruptions can result to death of people. A good example is Mt. Pelee eruption, which resulted to approximately 30,000 deaths.
   3. A volcano can also result to destruction of property. When Mt. Helens erupted in 1980, it resulted to destruction of the surrounding forest, and this resulted to $1 billion losses for the timber industry.

 

2. Restate the main solutions:
3. Before a volcanic eruption occurs, people should be ready to move in case there will be need for evacuation, and should have a family emergency plan in case things get worse.
4. During a volcanic eruption, it is always important to follow the instructions being provided by the authorities, and if the house is not affected by the eruption in any way, it is also advisable to stay indoors until everything is in order.
5. After an eruption, it is advisable to source information from various media outlets in order to know what is happening and the instructions being passed.

 

3. Write a final comment (choose one strategy below):
   • Give your readers advice on what they should do,
   • OR Give a prediction (if X happens, then Y will follow)

In an event of a volcanic eruption, people should always try to get access to information from various media sources, and do exactly what the authorities are instructing.

1. Works Cited (list all your sources here again, in MLA format. Check Bb for a Works Cited page.)

 

Leavitt, Jane. Anatomy of a Volcanic Eruption. Mankato, MN: Capstone, 2012. Print.

“Volcanoes.” Environmental Science: In Context. Ed. Brenda Wilmoth Lerner and K. Lee             Lerner. Vol. 2.             Detroit: Gale, 2009. 818-820. In Context Series. Opposing Viewpoints in    Context. Web. 02 May 2016.

“Volcanoes.” Ready. Department of Homeland Security, n.d. Web. 02 May 2016.

 

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