Eruption of Krakatoa Volcano, Indonesia (35,000 killed)
- 1. When did the eruption of Krakatoa volcano occur?
A) 1923
B) 1883
C) 1956
D) 1776
- 2. Where is Krakatoa volcano located?
A) Greece
B) Japan
C) Brazil
D) Indonesia
- 3. What type of volcano is Krakatoa?
A) Stratovolcano
B) Cinder cone volcano
C) Shield volcano
D) Caldera volcano
- 4. What event triggered the cataclysmic eruption of Krakatoa?
A) An asteroid impact
B) A series of eruptions
C) A massive tsunami
D) A volcanic eruption elsewhere
- 5. Which ocean does Krakatoa volcano lie within?
A) Pacific Ocean
B) Arctic Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Indian Ocean
- 6. What was the magnitude of the eruption of Krakatoa on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)?
A) 5
B) 4
C) 6
D) 7
- 7. What scientific device was crucial for monitoring Krakatoa's activity before the eruption?
A) Hygrometer
B) Seismograph
C) Barograph
D) Thermometer
- 8. What was the primary reason for the high death toll in the Krakatoa eruption?
A) Lava flows
B) Pyroclastic flows
C) Tsunamis
D) Ashfall
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