Most of Wrangell St. Elias is taken over by the Wrangell mountains, which are made up of many volcanoes that had big eruptions. There has been major volcanic activity as recent as 1969, this is bad because for one reason there could be poisonous fumes. Another reason is that if there is another large eruption it could most likely start a forest fire and a third reason is that the eruption could kill hundreds of people living nearby if it is big enough. We can't prevent a volcano from erupting, but we don't need to live near it and we may be able to preserve some plants by moving them away from where the lava flow may go.
More than 40 active volcanoes are in Alaska. The latest eruption could've been 10 years ago, many eruptions go unreported, but still affect Alaska greatly. Alaska has a strange environment, it's cold, but there is volcanoes with lava flows. Both are deadly. Volcanoes are one of the most dangerous natural hazards.
More than 40 active volcanoes are in Alaska. The latest eruption could've been 10 years ago, many eruptions go unreported, but still affect Alaska greatly. Alaska has a strange environment, it's cold, but there is volcanoes with lava flows. Both are deadly. Volcanoes are one of the most dangerous natural hazards.