Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcanic Eruption

According to the article, which volcano began erupting on 18 June 2025, sending large plumes of ash and smoke high into the skies?

• Mount Merapi

• Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki

• Mount Tambora

• Mount Krakatoa

Where is Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki located?

• Java

• Sumatra

• Indonesia

• Bali

Fill in the blank: The powerful eruption saw a huge volcanic ash cloud reaching nearly ______ miles into the air.

• seven

• three

• fifteen

• twenty

The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki caused several flights to and from Bali to be cancelled.

• True

• False

How many islands make up the south-east Asian country of Indonesia?

• More than 1,000

• More than 5,000

• More than 10,000

• More than 17,000

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is a ______ high volcano located on the tourist island of Flores.

• 1,584m

• 2,367m

• 3,142m

• 1,200m

Why does Indonesia experience frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity?

• Because of its tropical climate

• Due to its position on the Pacific Ring of Fire

• Because it is an island nation

• Due to heavy rainfall

The latest eruption saw volcanic ash sent more than ______ miles (nearly 11km) into the sky.

• 6.8

• 3.2

• 12.5

• 1.9

What does the term 'Ring of Fire' refer to?

• A string of volcanoes, earthquake sites, and tectonic plates around the Pacific.

• A famous gemstone found in South America.

• A circular desert in Africa.

• A constellation visible in the northern hemisphere.

According to the passage, what can happen when tectonic plates move?

• They can cause earthquakes or volcanoes, or both.

• They can cause rain to fall continuously.

• They can make the oceans disappear.

• They can stop the wind from blowing.