Underwater Volcano Eruption Research

Underwater Volcano Eruption Research

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Science, Biology, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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Researchers captured a deep underwater volcano eruption in the Pacific Ocean, believed to be the deepest ever recorded. The eruption was observed by a team from the University of Washington and NOAA, using a remote vehicle. The site, located southeast of Samoa, revealed glowing lava and unique geological formations. The team discovered diverse microbial life and shrimp species thriving in extreme conditions. This significant discovery highlights that 80% of Earth's volcanic activity occurs underwater, offering new insights into magma formation and tectonic processes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was used to record the sounds of the underwater volcano explosion?

A hydrophone

A sonar device

A satellite

A seismograph

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the underwater eruption observed by the expedition team?

Southeast of Samoa

West of Tonga

East of Hawaii

North of Fiji

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the images of the eruption show?

Icebergs melting

Large molten lava bubbles

Coral bleaching

Underwater geysers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of lava is the West Mata volcano producing?

Rhyolitic lava

Basaltic lava

Andesitic lava

Boninite lava

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How high does the West Mata volcano stand off the ocean floor?

Three miles

Two miles

One mile

Half a mile

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What opportunity do researchers have due to the West Mata volcano eruption?

To study magma formation and tectonic interactions

To explore new marine species

To study ocean currents

To map the ocean floor

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the microbiologist discover in the extreme conditions of the eruption site?

New species of fish

Diverse microbes and shrimp

Unique algae species

Rare coral formations

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