Volcanic Eruptions Quiz

What year did Mount Vesuvius erupt and bury the city of Pompeii?

• 79 AD

• 1883

• 2010

• 1453

Which city was buried under ash and lava by Mount Vesuvius?

• Rome

• Pompeii

• Athens

• Venice

In which country did the Krakatau eruption occur?

• Italy

• Iceland

• Indonesia

• Japan

What natural disaster did the Krakatau eruption trigger?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

What can hot lava from a volcano destroy?

• Only trees

• Only water bodies

• Houses and roads

• Only mountains

What can ash clouds from a volcanic eruption disrupt?

• Sea traffic

• Air traffic

• Road traffic

• Rail traffic

Which volcano erupted in Iceland in 2010?

• Krakatau

• Mount Vesuvius

• Eyjafjallajökull

• Mount Fuji

What additional natural disasters can volcanic eruptions trigger?

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Blizzards

• Sandstorms

Why is it important to monitor volcanoes closely?

• To predict rain

• To prevent forest fires

• To avoid widespread damage

• To control wildlife

What year did the Krakatau eruption occur?

• 79 AD

• 1883

• 2010

• 1453