Hawaii’s Kilauea shows signs of eruption

Hawaii’s Kilauea shows signs of eruption

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11th Grade - University

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Scientists monitoring Hawaii's Kilauea volcano raised the alert level due to increased potential for an eruption, indicated by a series of earthquakes and groundswelling. These phenomena suggest magma movement beneath the volcano. From Monday to Wednesday, numerous small earthquakes were detected, but the chances of an eruption decreased as activity subsided, leading to a lowered alert level. In December, Kilauea erupted, creating a lava lake with enough lava to fill 10 Hoover Dams.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted scientists to raise the alert level for Kilauea volcano?

A sudden drop in temperature

A series of earthquakes and groundswelling

A change in wind patterns

An increase in tourist activity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the combination of earthquakes and groundswelling indicate?

A change in weather conditions

An increase in wildlife activity

Magma movement beneath the volcano

A decrease in volcanic activity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often were small earthquakes detected at Kilauea from Monday to Wednesday?

As often as 25 times an hour

Once a day

Every hour

Twice a day

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the alert level when the number of earthquakes and groundswelling reduced?

It was eliminated

It was lowered

It remained the same

It was raised

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event occurred at Kilauea in December?

A new tourist attraction was opened

A new species was discovered

A lava lake was created

The volcano was declared dormant