Active periods in a volcano's history

A. always begin with a nuée ardente.
B. typically involve only one significant eruptive phase lasting days or, at most, a few weeks.
C. may occur at intervals of hundreds or thousands of years, with quiet periods in between.
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: C

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