Hope Fades for Mount Ontake Climbers

The transcript discusses a volcanic eruption that resulted in casualties and injuries. Authorities reported 31 people suffered cardiac arrest, with four confirmed dead. The eruption produced significant smoke and ash, potentially causing breathing difficulties. Rescue operations, involving 550 personnel, faced challenges due to sulfuric gases, aiming to evacuate those in cardiac arrest and injured hikers.

What was one of the main hazards that might have contributed to the fatalities on the mountain?

• Lava flows

• Thick ash and smoke

• Earthquakes

• Landslides

How many people were reported injured due to the volcanic eruption?

• 40

• 550

• 27

• 31

What was one of the challenges faced by rescuers during their operations?

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong sulfuric gases

• Lack of equipment

• Communication breakdown

How many rescuers were involved in the rescue operations?

• 40

• 27

• 550

• 31

What was the main goal of the rescuers during the ongoing operations?

• To extinguish the volcanic eruption

• To rescue the 27 people in cardiac arrest

• To evacuate nearby villages

• To clear the ash from the mountain