Homes and cathedral are destroyed by sudden landslide in Nicolet, Quebec

In Nicolet, Quebec, a landslide caused by a subterranean lake collapse created a massive hole, damaging structures and impacting the Nicolet River. The Nicolet Cathedral and Bishop's Palace were severely affected, and the town, historically significant since its founding in 1687, faced cultural disruptions, including the absence of Sunday mass for the first time.

What natural event caused the ground to open up in Nicolet, Quebec?

• An earthquake

• A landslide

• A volcanic eruption

• A flood

What was the depth of the hole created by the landslide in Nicolet?

• 20 feet

• 30 feet

• 50 feet

• 40 feet

Which river did the debris from the landslide crash into?

• Ottawa River

• Nicolet River

• Saguenay River

• St. Lawrence River

What happened to the Nicolet Cathedral as a result of the landslide?

• It was completely destroyed

• It remained intact

• It tilted and faced demolition

• It was relocated

Who founded the town of Nicolet, and in what year?

• Jacques Cartier in 1534

• Jean Nicolet in 1687

• Samuel de Champlain in 1608

• Louis Jolliet in 1673