Explosion and fire on Norwegian freighter loaded with 5000 tons of nitrate kills one fireman, injures 7

Explosion and fire on Norwegian freighter loaded with 5000 tons of nitrate kills one fireman, injures 7

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The video discusses a catastrophic event involving fire and explosions that severely damaged the Norwegian freighter Gissler, which was carrying 5000 tons of nitrates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main cause of the chaos described in the first section?

A storm

An earthquake

Fire and explosions

A ship collision

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country's freighter is mentioned in the second section?

Finland

Norway

Denmark

Sweden

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the freighter involved in the incident?

Gessler

Gossler

Gosler

Gissler

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many tons of nitrates were on the freighter?

3000 tons

4000 tons

6000 tons

5000 tons

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cargo of the freighter?

Coal

Nitrates

Grain

Oil