- 1. Which volcano in Iceland erupted in 2010, disrupting air travel across Europe?
A) Hekla
B) Snæfell
C) Eyjafjallajökull
D) Katla
- 2. In which year did the volcanic system of Laki erupt, causing a severe impact on the climate worldwide?
A) 1918
B) 1862
C) 1944
D) 1783
- 3. What type of volcanic rock is predominantly found in Iceland?
A) Pumice
B) Basalt
C) Obsidian
D) Granite
- 4. Which volcano erupted in 2014, causing concern for potential disruptions to air travel?
A) Grímsvötn
B) Bardarbunga
C) Hekla
D) Öræfajökull
- 5. What is the name of the geothermal area near Mývatn lake that features mud pools and steam vents?
A) Hverir
B) Námaskarð
C) Leirhnjúkur
D) Krafla
- 6. Which volcano in Iceland is famous for its caldera with a lake at the bottom?
A) Hekla
B) Öræfajökull
C) Grímsvötn
D) Askja
- 7. What is the name of the volcano that erupted in 2011 near the village of Grindavik?
A) Eldfell
B) Surtsey
C) Fagradalsfjall
D) Katla
- 8. What type of eruption occurred at Fimmvörðuháls in 2010?
A) Phreatomagmatic
B) Plinian
C) Effusive
D) Strombolian
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