From : Marlene Rawlins
Dear Mr. Webmaster:
My name is Marlene O. Rawlins. I am a student at the University of the Virgin Islands Science 100 class. I have
an assignment to write about mud
volcanoes. I would line to speak with you, if that is possible. I will give you a call, if you will share your
number with me, so that we
can discuss, instead of correspond via e-mail. I have checked the web but the information is a bit limited. Following
are a few questions I would
like to have answered.
1. What are some differences between a regular volcano and a mud volcano?
2. Is the mud outflow during an eruption hot?
3. What effect does the eruption have on the environment? Re: plants, and animals, wildlife etc.
4. Does it necessitate relocation of the inhabitants in the area?
5. Are there any medicinal properties in the mud outflow?
6. Is the outflow called lava?
7. What are some of the positive and negative impacts of the mud volcano?
8. Are there other countries/islands with mud volcanoes?
9. What are the similarities (soil composition) in such countries/islands that have mud volcanoes?
Is it related to soil or do mud volcanoes appear sporadically in any island/country?
10. Are there any signs given by the volcano that its going to erupt?
11. Is the soil near the volcano site richer than other places?
12. What are some of the minerals found in a mud volcano?
Mr. Webmaster: I have a lot of questions that I need to have answered. My lab teacher said that he has never heard
about mud volcanoes, so I would
like to give the subject my best shot. Not only do I have to write the paper, I have to give a class presentation
about the subject. I need your
help. Please send me a phone number so that I can speak with you directly.
I look forward to your responding to this e-mail.
Marlene O. Rawlins
P.S. Excuse any errors you may find. It's not me; it is the computer.
"Smile"
1. a regular volcano erupts molten rock or ash, while the mud volcano erupts
mud, rocks and gas.
2. the mud is cold
3. it covers vegetation and anything in its path e.g. houses.
4. yes, if houses destroyed.
5. no.
6. no, it is called mud flow.
7. positive - creates new islands, negative- destroys property and
vegetation.
8. Venezuela, Taiwan, Indonesia, Rumania, Baku (city) in Azberjan
9. oil and gas in most countries, major thrust faults.
10. in Trinidad there are no signs,
11. no, it seems to inhibit growth
12. pyrite is the most common
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