10 Places Frozen In Time

The video explores ten abandoned places around the world, each with a unique history. From Plymouth in Montserrat, abandoned due to volcanic eruptions, to Pripyat in Ukraine, affected by the Chernobyl disaster, these locations are frozen in time. Other sites include Treece in Kansas, contaminated by mining, and Oradour-sur-Glane in France, preserved as a WWII memorial. Each place tells a story of human impact, natural disasters, or historical events, offering a glimpse into the past and the reasons for their abandonment.

What natural disaster led to the abandonment of Plymouth in Montserrat?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Hurricane

• Flood

Why was the city of Pripyat evacuated?

• Nuclear disaster

• Chemical spill

• Volcanic eruption

• Flooding

What was the primary reason for the contamination of Treece, Kansas?

• Chemical seepage from mining

• Nuclear testing

• Flooding

• Volcanic ash

What historical event led to the evacuation of Döllersheim, Austria?

• World War I

• Hurricane

• World War II

• Chernobyl disaster

What was North Brother Island in New York primarily used for before its abandonment?

• Military base

• Quarantine hospital

• Tourist resort

• Mining town

What is unique about the Gedi Ruins in Kenya?

• They were built by colonial settlers

• They have a functioning sewer system

• They are located underwater

• They are a modern city

What caused the village of Geamana in Romania to be submerged?

• Volcanic eruption

• Mining waste

• Flooding

• Earthquake