Geographic aftermath of landslide from Norway's Mount Ramnefjell

Geographic aftermath of landslide from Norway's Mount Ramnefjell

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A massive rockfall, equivalent to half a dozen skyscrapers, plunged into Lawn Lake, creating a gigantic wave. This wave devastated two villages, resulting in the tragic loss of 74 lives.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the size of the rock that fell into Lawn Lake compared to?

A dozen cars

A large ship

Half a dozen skyscrapers

A mountain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate effect of the rockfall into Lawn Lake?

It formed a new island

It dried up the lake

It caused a gigantic wave

It created a small ripple

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many villages were affected by the wave?

Three

One

Four

Two

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the tragic outcome of the wave caused by the rockfall?

It flooded a city

It took 74 lives

It caused a drought

It destroyed a forest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event led to the destruction of two villages?

A rockfall-induced wave

A hurricane

An earthquake

A volcanic eruption

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