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VOICED: Hidden fire chokes last life from US ghost town

VOICED: Hidden fire chokes last life from US ghost town

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Interactive Video

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10th Grade - University

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Hard

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Wayground Content

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Centralia, Pennsylvania, once a thriving town, is now largely abandoned due to an underground coal fire that started accidentally 50 years ago. The fire, which cannot be contained, led to the evacuation of most residents, leaving only a few behind. Today, Centralia attracts tourists curious about the ongoing fire and its effects. The fire continues to burn, with experts predicting it could last for a century or more.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the physical evidence of the fire that can be seen in Centralia.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What do experts predict about the duration of the fire in Centralia?

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