What new tool did geologists use to estimate the changing flow rates of lava over the duration of this eruption? Hint: The answe

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What new tool did geologists use to estimate the changing flow rates of lava over the duration of this eruption? Hint: The answe

r is mentioned in the Kīlauea talk!a. GPS receiversb. Photographs from dronesc. Fluid dynamic calculationsd. Thermal sensors

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Vladimir [108] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-21T09:22:47+03:00

Answer:

Option b, pothographs from drones.

Explanation:

the USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) decided to make photographic captures from drones to the volcanic surfaces, which allowed through observations to understand things like the characteristics of the lava, the height of the volcanic plumes (among others).

Podemos ver en el siguiente enlace un ejemplo de fotografía tomada desde un dron al Kilauea.

https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/k-lauea-volcano-drone-over-lava-channel