Volcanic losses to life and property ____
a. ?depend on the eruption products and the population density near the volcano
b. ?have been decreased greatly by improvements in volcano prediction
c. ?were greater in prehistoric times than modern times
d. ?are greatest in developing countries and relatively minimal in developed countries
e. ?are effectively mitigated by barriers and other constructions
ANSWER: a
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