Exploring Volcanoes

In 1973, the small fishing village of Hemay in Iceland experienced a significant volcanic eruption. The residents, aware of the risks, evacuated quickly. Ingeniously, they used fire hoses to cool and redirect the lava, saving the village and creating a harbor breakwater. After five months, the eruption ceased, leaving the village buried in ash, which took years to clear. The video explores the nature of volcanoes, their causes, and common locations.

What was the primary method used by the residents of Hemay to protect their village from the lava flow?

• Digging trenches around the village

• Building a stone wall

• Using fire hoses to cool the lava

• Evacuating to higher ground

How long did the volcanic eruption in Hemay last?

• One month

• Three months

• Five months

• Seven months

What was left visible after the village was buried in ash?

• Chimneys

• Street signs

• Rooftops of houses

• Trees

What are some of the questions explored in the final section of the video?

• How to predict volcanic eruptions

• The economic impact of volcanoes

• What volcanoes are and what causes them to erupt

• The history of volcanic eruptions in Iceland

Where are volcanoes commonly located?

• Under large cities

• Along tectonic plate boundaries

• In the middle of deserts

• In the polar regions