Natural Disasters in Indonesia and the Ring of Fire

Natural Disasters in Indonesia and the Ring of Fire

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Sophia Harris

Science, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

02:25

In 2018, Indonesia faced numerous natural disasters due to its location on the Ring of Fire, a zone with high seismic activity. This area, stretching 40,000 kilometers around the Pacific Ocean, is home to most of the world's active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. Significant events included eruptions of Mount Mayon in the Philippines and Kilauea in Hawaii, as well as a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi, Indonesia. These incidents have heightened fears of a major earthquake, though scientists note such activity is not unusual for the region.

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1.

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Why is Indonesia particularly prone to natural disasters?

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What is the Ring of Fire?

3.

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Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Ring of Fire?

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What natural disaster occurred in the Philippines in January 2018?

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How many homes were destroyed by the Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii?

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What was the height of the waves that hit Sulawesi, Indonesia during the tsunami?

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How many people died in the Sulawesi disaster?

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What is the 'big one' that people fear?

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What do scientists say about the current level of activity along the Ring of Fire?

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Which of the following statements is true about the Ring of Fire?

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