Sismo deja al menos tres muertos en Filipinas

A strong earthquake in northern Philippines resulted in three deaths and left others trapped in a collapsed building. Rescue teams saved two survivors, one of whom required leg amputation. At least 31 people are missing after the market on the building's ground floor collapsed. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.1, affected Pampanga and other provinces, causing damage to infrastructure, including an airport terminal and a church. The Philippines, prone to natural disasters due to its location near the Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. A 1990 earthquake of magnitude 7.7 killed nearly 2,000 people in the region.

What was the immediate impact of the earthquake in northern Philippines?

• It resulted in three deaths and trapped individuals.

• It caused a tsunami.

• It had no significant impact.

• It led to a volcanic eruption.

What was one of the major consequences of the earthquake in terms of infrastructure?

• A new airport was opened.

• A four-story building collapsed.

• A dam burst.

• A bridge was built.

Which of the following areas was NOT mentioned as being affected by the earthquake?

• Several roads and bridges

• A school in Manila

• A terminal at Clark

• A church in Pampanga

Why is the Philippines particularly prone to natural disasters?

• It is a densely populated country.

• It has a large number of rivers.

• It is situated near the Pacific Ring of Fire.

• It is located near the equator.

What historical event is mentioned to highlight the Philippines' vulnerability to earthquakes?

• A flood in 2010

• An earthquake in 1990

• A volcanic eruption in 1980

• A typhoon in 2000