Guatemala volcano erupts, leads to 30,000 evacuations

Guatemala volcano erupts, leads to 30,000 evacuations

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The Fuego volcano erupted, sending ash 3 km into the air and creating lava flows. Located 16 km southwest of Antigua, the ash is being blown south, sparing the city. Evacuations are underway for 30,000 residents, and some flights are being redirected due to the ash cloud.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How high did the Fuego volcano send ash plumes into the air?

1 kilometer

3 kilometers

5 kilometers

10 kilometers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of the lava flows from the Fuego volcano?

200 meters

400 meters

800 meters

600 meters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far is the Fuego volcano from the city of Antigua?

25 kilometers

10 kilometers

16 kilometers

20 kilometers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the city of Antigua regarding the volcanic ash?

In immediate danger

Evacuated

Partially affected

Not in danger

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people are planned to be evacuated due to the volcanic activity?

10,000

30,000

40,000

20,000