Hawaii's volcano could turn violent
ハワイの火山は激しくなりえる
Summary
9 December 2011
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano attracts two million tourists every year, who photograph its spectacular lava rivers. But scientists have discovered explosive eruptions have been far more common through Kilauea's history. If that behaviour returns, it could have implications for Hawaii's economy.
ハワイのキラウエア火山は毎年２百万人の観光客をひきつけ、観光客はその壮観な溶岩流を写真に撮る。
しかし、科学者たちがキラウエアの歴史を通じて爆発的な噴火のほうが多かったことを発見した。 もしそのような活動がもどれば、ハワイの経済に影響を与えかねない。
Vocabulary
no doubting
no questioning of the truthfulness (of something)
lava flows 溶岩流
continuous movement of lava in the form of a river
gentle
mild and soft
outflows
outpour
the charred remains
matter reduced to charcoal after being burnt
violent mode
behaviour marked by great force and intensity
lethal =>lethal weapon 凶器
deadly
to predict
to say something will happen before it does
off-limits
area not to be entered, of limited access
warning
message indicating impending danger
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