MOUNT ETNA

The video describes the eruption of Mount Etna, highlighting the impact on nearby villages like Farnazzo and St. Alphio. The eruption, marked by violent explosions and lava flows, caused significant destruction to homes and farmland. Scientists observed the depth of solidified lava and the extensive damage to the landscape.

What natural feature is the village of Farnazzo located near?

• A dense forest

• Mount Etna

• A large river

• A vast desert

What was the speed of the lava flow during the eruption?

• 200 yards an hour

• 150 yards an hour

• 100 yards an hour

• 50 yards an hour

How long had Mount Etna been dormant before the recent eruption?

• One week

• One day

• One year

• One month

What did the fissure on the side of Mount Etna release?

• Water

• Lava

• Red-hot debris

• Ashes

What did scientists discover about the solidified lava from previous eruptions?

• It was 100 feet deep

• It was 200 feet deep

• It was 300 feet deep

• It was 400 feet deep