Aftermath of A Limestone Quarry Explosion

Aftermath of A Limestone Quarry Explosion

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A premature detonation at a limestone quarry near Easton, PA, resulted in a catastrophic explosion, killing all members of the blasting crew and destroying vehicles. The blast was so powerful that it was felt 50 miles away, and its exact cause remains unknown.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the limestone quarry located?

Near Easton, PA

Near Philadelphia, PA

Near Harrisburg, PA

Near Pittsburgh, PA

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the premature detonation of dynamite?

A minor disturbance

A controlled explosion

A peaceful scene

A scene resembling a battlefield

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the blasting crew during the explosion?

They were injured

They were unharmed

They were evacuated

They were killed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the explosion on the nearby school?

The school was destroyed

The classroom clock stopped

The school was evacuated

The school was unaffected

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is known about the cause of the explosion?

It was an act of sabotage

It was a natural disaster

It was due to a technical fault

Its exact cause may never be known