Science 9

Quarter 3

Self Learnig Module 3

Active and Inactive Volcanoes

 EXPECTATION
In this module, we are going to tackle the two classifications of volcano— active,
dormant and extinct.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. differentiate active from inactive volcano;
2. give examples of active and inactive volcanoes found in the
Philippines ; and
3. suggest ways on how to be prepare for volcanic eruption.

PRE – TEST
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. What is a dormant volcano?
A. A volcano that erupts occasionally.
B. A volcano that have erupted recently C. A volcano that will
never erupt again.
D. One that has not erupted in recorded history.
2.Volcanologist state that active volcanoes are those that had erupted in the
last_____years.
A. 1000 years C. 100,000 years
B. 10,000 years D. 1,OOO,000 years
3. How will you classify volcanoes with no record of eruption?
A. active
B. inactive
C. extinct
D. dormant
4. Which of the following are active volcanoes?
I. Mayon in Albay II. Taal in Batangas
III. Vulcan in Camiguin IV. Kanlaon in Negros

A. I and II only C. I, II and III only

B. II and III only D. I, II and IV only
5. The following are precautionary measures when a volcanic eruptions occur
EXCEPT ONE.
A. close all windows, doors and other house openings
B. cover your nose and mouth with mask to avoid breathing ashes
C. prepare all necessary things such as food, medicine, water and clothing D. go to
low-lying places as lahar and lava flows are more likely to run down through
that area.
 RECA P
Direction: Identify the different types of volcano .Write the letter before the number.

A B C D

______1.Known as strato volcanoes, which has a steep sided cones formed from
layers of ash and lava.
______2. A volcano that erupt quietly.

______3. A volcano which has a low with gently sloping sides and are formed from
layers of lava.
______4.What type of volcano is label A.

______5.Has a steep cone-shaped hill formed by the eruptions of cinders and other rock
fragments.

LESS ON
Volcanic eruption is a
natural phenomena which
happens when lava and gas are
discharged from a volcanic
vent. Volcanic eruption can
cause damages to properties,
crops, and people. It is one of
the most destructive calamity
that could happen. Some of its
common manifestations are ash
fall, lahar, lava flow, ash cloud
emissions or Figure 1. Mt. Pinatubo
Eruption combination of
those.
One of the most destructive eruption that ever happened in the Philippines is
the 1991 Mt. Pinatubo Eruption, which is caller as one of the most powerful and
well-documented eruption of the 20 th century. When it erupted last 1991, it spewed
out 10 billion tons of magma and ash, and 20 million tons of sulfur dioxide. The
resulting ash fall buried some parts of Pampanga under 10 feet of ash. This
eruption is also said to cause a global cooling of temperature of about 0.5 degrees
celsius.
Our country has more than a hundred volcanoes as of 2013.There are
several ways by which volcanoes can be classified. PHIVOLCS, have adapted a
system where the Philippine volcanoes as Active or Inactive.
Active Volcano
An active volcano is a volcano that has had at least one eruption during the past
10,000 years. An active volcano might be erupting or dormant. An erupting volcano
is an active volcano that is having an eruption... A dormant volcano is an active
volcano that is not erupting, but supposed to erupt again. There are twenty-three
active volcanoes in the country according to PHIVOLCS.
List of Active Volcanoes in the Philippines

Name of Volcano Province

Babuyan Claro Babuyan Island Group, Cagayan in Luzon

Banahaw Boundaries of Laguna and Quezon in Luzon

Biliran (Anas) Leyte in Visayas

Bud Dajo Sulu in Mindanao

Bulusan Sorsogon, Bicol Region in Luzon

Cabalian Southern Leyte in Visayas

Cagua Cagayan in Luzon

Camiguin d Babuyan Island Group, Cagayan in Luzon

Babuyanes e
Didicas Babuyan Island Group, Cagayan in Luzon

Hibok-Hibok Camiguin in Mindanao

Iraya Batan Island, Batanes in Luzon

Iriga Camarines Sur in Luzon

Isarog Camarines Sur in Luzon

Kanlaon Negros Oriental

Leonard Kniaseff Davao del Norte

Makaturing Lanao del Sur

Matumtum Cotobato in Mindanao

Mayon Albay, Bicol Region in Luzon

Musuan ( Calayo) Bukidnon in Mindanao

Parker South Cotobato/General Santos/ Nort

Cotabato/Sarangani Provinces in Mindanao h
Pinatubo Boundaries of Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales in
Luzon
 Ragang Lanao del Sur and Cotobato in Mindanao

Smith Babuyan Island Group, Cagayan in Luzon

Taal Batangas in Luzon

Inactive Volcano
An inactive volcano is one that could erupt but has not erupted for more
than 10,000 years. Inactive volcanoes are also called extinct or sleeping volcanoes.
Inactive volcanoes are expected to erupt again at some point, despite being dormant
for thousands of years. Volcanoes with no record of eruptions are considered as
extinct or inactive. Their physical form since their last activity has been altered by
agents of weathering and erosion with the formation of deep and long gullies.
Inactive does not necessarily indicate the volcano will not erupt again. One example
is Mount Pinatubo had no recorded historical eruption before its cataclysmic 1991
eruption.
Some examples of inactive volcanoes in the Philippines
Name of Volcano Province
Anilao Hill Batangas
Mt Batuan Sorsogon
Mt. Urot Sulu
Mt. Tamburok Leyte
Mt. Cabaluyan Pangasinan

ACTIVITIES
Module 3: Activity No. 1 Active and Inactive Volcanoes

Directions: Based on the given statements, determine if it described an active or

inactive volcano.

Description Active or Inactive

1. No recorded of eruptions.

2. Having erupted within historical times.

3. There are 355 volcanoes with no record of activity,

according to PHIVOLCS.

4. Having erupted within the last 10,000 years.

5. Mt. Mayon and Taal are some examples of these

volcano.

6. There are 23 recorded volcanic activities in the

Philippines

7. They are considered extinct.

8. Has not had an eruption for at least 10,000 years.

9. They are considered erupting or dormant.

10. Mt. Urot and Batuan are some examples of these

volcano.

Guide Questions:

1. What is the difference between active from inactive volcano?

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2. How do you know if the volcano is active?

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Closure:

Can inactive volcanoes become active again?

Module 3: Activity No. 2 Spot a Volcano

Directions: Using the blank map below, locate and plot the volcanoes listed below.

Materials Needed

Colored Pencils or any coloring material

Blank Philippine Map
Ruler
Procedure
1. Identify where in the Philippines does the following volcano can be located.
2. Plot the location of the following volcanoes found in Table 1.
3. Using coloring materials, draw a triangle on the location of these volcanoes.
4. Color these triangle based on the number of times it erupted as reflected above.
Table 1. List of some volcanoes in the Philippines
Volcano latitude longitude No. of Latest
historical eruption or
eruptions activity
Cabaluyan 15 42 120 19 0 -
Cocoro 10 53 121 12 0 -
Iraya 20 29 122 01 1 1454
Kanlaon 10 24 123 7 26 2006 June
Mayon 13 15 123 41 49 2013 May
Pulung 7  55 124 38 0 -
Smith 19 32 121 55 6 1924
Taal 14 120 59 33 1977
Tamburok 11 33 124 26 0 -
Urot 5  59 121 15 0 -
Source: Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, accessed Sept. 30, 2013 Color

Legend:
0 no record of eruptions
5-10 times- Green
10-15 times- Yellow
5-25- Orange
26 and above- Red

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Guide Question:

1. Which of the volcanoes had the most number of eruptions? Least number of
eruptions? No record of eruption?

2. How will you classify the volcanoes that have records of eruptions?

3. How will you classify volcanoes with no record of eruption?

Closure:
What is the most dangerous volcano in the Philippines? Why?

WRAP – UP

Make a concept map to distinguish Active from Inactive Volcano.

Volcano

Active Inactive
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VALUING
Module 3; Activity No. 3 Be Prepared

Undeniably, the Philippines is a home for many active

volcanoes making the Philippines prone to volcanic
eruption. Recently, Taal Volcano erupted causing
massive ash fall on neighboring provinces which
impose threats on public health. The government of
Pasig City donated cash and food supplies to the Taal
Volcano eruption victims.
1. As a student, what measures can you recommend to LGUs to minimize the
effects of volcanic eruption?

I will recommend to them to measure the area that may be affect by the volcanic eruptions so
that the family and their crops and domestic animal will get transferred to a safe place that
doesn't involved in volcanic eruptions, so that the effect will be minimized.

2. When a volcano erupt, what preventive measures and precautions can you
advise to those people living near a volcano?

Stay in their house or if there have a rescue team that we're patrolling, go
along with them because they will move you and your family to a safe
please, bring theirthings that are important and unplugged the appliances
that can cause accident.
3. After an eruption, what should people do especially those who are living on
danger zones?

If they are in an evacuation center and their house is in the danger zones don't
go because of many possibilities that can danger their life like harmful chemical
from the volcano and they cannot say that it will not erupt again in a few
minutes, so stay in their place that they find safe and if they are trapped in
their house wait for a rescuers and wear a mask 😷.

POST - TEST

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Which of the following described an Inactive volcano?
A. A volcano is that is having an eruption.
B. A volcano might be erupting or dormant.
C.A volcano that could erupt but has not erupted for more than 10,000 years
D.A volcano that has had at least one eruption during the past 10,000 years.
2. What is the basis of classifying volcano as active or inactive?
A. shape
B. location
C. style of eruption
D. volcanic activity
3. The following are examples of active volcanoes in the Philippines EXCEPT ONE.
A. Mt. Urot
B. Mt. Taal
C. Mt. Mayon
D. Mt. Kanlaon
4. How many active volcanoes found in the Philippines, according to PHIVOLCS.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 23
D. 5O
5. When a volcano erupt, what suggestion can you give to those people living near
in the area. A. use a mask
B. stay outdoor
C. watch an ash fall
D. go to a near hot spring