Earthquake In Argentina Among The Rubble

Earthquake In Argentina Among The Rubble

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The video discusses Argentina's greatest earthquake, focusing on the city of San Juan, which was devastated by the quake. The earthquake struck without warning, causing massive destruction and loss of life. San Juan, a city similar in size to Kokomo, Indiana, suffered significant casualties, with 36,000 residents affected. The video highlights the sudden impact, the crumbling of the city, and tragic events such as the death of an entire bridal party. The earthquake's force was so powerful that it even opened graves in the cemetery.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What city in Argentina was severely affected by the earthquake?

Buenos Aires

Rosario

San Juan

Cordoba

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were killed outright in San Juan due to the earthquake?

10,000

3,610

36,101

36,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected event occurred during a wedding in San Juan?

The entire bridal party was killed

The wedding was postponed

The bride and groom were late

The church was destroyed by the earthquake

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the earthquake affect the cemetery in San Juan?

It was flooded

Graves were ripped open

It remained untouched

It was turned into a park

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon is the earthquake compared to in the transcript?

A hurricane

A tornado

A tsunami

A bangle