Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with sudden new activity

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with sudden new activity

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The video provides live coverage of a volcano eruption, with lava spewing up to 270 feet. It compares the current event to the 2018 eruption that destroyed over 700 homes. The US Geological Survey discusses the rapid onset of the eruption, highlighting increased seismic activity and magma movement beneath Holly, MO MO.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time did the current volcanic eruption begin?

1:30 AM

2:30 AM

4:00 AM

3:00 AM

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How high did the lava reach during the current eruption?

150 feet

200 feet

270 feet

300 feet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did the same volcano previously destroy over 700 homes?

2017

2019

2018

2016

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the 2018 eruption last?

From March to June

From April to July

From May to August

From June to September

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geological activity indicated the start of the current eruption?

Seismic activity

Lava flow

Gas emissions

Increased volcanic ash