Centralia: The Town That Vanished

What is the current state of Centralia as described in the video?

• A bustling town with a growing population

• A tourist attraction with many visitors

• A newly developed urban area

• A ghost town with no remaining buildings

What unusual event occurred at John Cottington's gas station in 1979?

• The gasoline in the tanks was unusually hot

• The gas station was flooded

• The gas station was struck by lightning

• A tornado destroyed the gas station

What natural phenomenon did people initially suspect was affecting Centralia?

• A landslide

• A tsunami

• A volcanic eruption

• A hurricane

What is the actual cause of the steam and gases venting from the ground in Centralia?

• An underground river

• A volcanic eruption

• A long-burning underground fire

• A geothermal plant

How did the underground fire in Centralia start?

• A coal seam fire ignited by a landfill fire

• A lightning strike

• A gas leak explosion

• A forest fire spreading underground

What was the primary challenge in extinguishing the fire beneath Centralia?

• Lack of water resources

• Complex underground coal mine network

• Inaccessibility due to weather conditions

• Resistance from local residents

What was the initial purpose of the fire set in 1962 that led to the underground blaze?

• To clear land for construction

• To burn waste in a landfill

• To create a controlled forest fire

• To generate geothermal energy

What action did the federal government take in response to the Centralia crisis?

• Built a protective dome over the town

• Relocated the entire population

• Constructed a new highway bypass

• Declared the area a national park

How much financial assistance did the federal government provide for the relocation of Centralia's residents?

• $10 million

• $25 million

• $42 million

• $60 million

What is the current evidence of Centralia's existence?

• A large tourist center

• A thriving community

• A few remaining buildings

• Little to no evidence