El nivel de actividad ha bajado, pero los albergues siguen llenos

The Sinabung volcano in North Sumatra, Indonesia, became silent after recent activity that led to the evacuation of families within a seven-kilometer radius. The volcano, which has erupted sporadically since 2013 after a three-year dormancy, reached its highest alert level recently. Many evacuees are sheltered in Batucarán, 10 kilometers away. Residents express fear due to the volcano's nightly roars. Sinabung is one of over 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

What was the immediate impact of the Sinabung volcano's recent activity?

• It caused a tsunami.

• It created a new island.

• It led to the evacuation of families.

• It resulted in a forest fire.

Since when has the Sinabung volcano been erupting sporadically?

• Since 2018

• Since 2015

• Since 2013

• Since 2010

What action did the National Disaster Management Agency take regarding the Sinabung volcano?

• They declared a state of emergency.

• They ignored the situation.

• They raised the alert level to the highest.

• They lowered the alert level.

Where are many of the evacuees from the Sinabung volcano staying?

• In a nearby city

• In a temporary shelter in Batucarán

• In a neighboring country

• In a hotel

What is the significance of Indonesia's location in relation to volcanic activity?

• It is far from any tectonic plates.

• It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

• It has no active volcanoes.

• It is located in the Atlantic Ocean.