Earthquakes and Volcanoes Quiz 2

Which snow capped volcanic eruption created massive lahars which raced down the side of the mountain killing approximately 25,000 people and destroying over 5,000 homes?

• Nevado del Ruiz
• Mt. Tambora
• Mt. Saint Helens
• Lake Nyos

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Which eruption was the most explosive recorded to date killing over 80,000 people as a result of pyroclastic flow, tsunami, famine, disease, and starvation? The vast amount of sulfur released into the atmosphere caused global cooling that resulted in a year of unusually cool climates and strange weather patterns.

• Mt. Saint Helens
• Mt. Tambora
• Mt. Pinatubo
• Lake Nyos

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which inverted volcano erupted 1.6 million tons of CO₂ into the surrounding areas killing livestock and over 1,700 people in their sleep?

• Mt. Saint Helens
• Mt. Pinatubo
• Lake Nyos
• Rabaul

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which was the first major eruption where scientists studied its atmospheric effects using modern instruments? This volcano didn't erupt as much ash and cinder but instead released an unusual amount of sulfate aerosol into the atmosphere?

• Rabual
• El Chichon
• Mt. Pinatubo
• Nevada del Ruiz

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Which eruption threw ash into the atmosphere up to 30 km triggering heavy rains and volcanic lightning? This volcano dumped 2 feet of ash and cinder onto surrounding areas. This combined with rain caused roos to collapse killing many in their homes.

• Mt. Pinatubo
• Lake Nyos
• Rabaul
• El Chichon

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which eruption sent high speed pyroclastic flow down the mountain, caused global climate changes and was triggered by a 7.8 earthquake? Scientists were able to predict this particular eruption; evacuating 5000 people and saving 250 million dollars in property.

• Mt. Pinatubo
• Mt. Tambora
• Mt. Saint Helens
• Nevado del Ruiz

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which eruption blew out the side of the mountain creating pyroclastic flows which traveled up to 540 km/hr and were 700⁰ C. This eruption produced fast flowing lahars which destroyed everything in its path. Spirit Lake was overrun with debris from this eruption.

• Mt. Tambora
• Mt. Saint Helens
• Rabaul
• El Chichon

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which earthquake had devastating fires caused by broken chimneys, overturned stoves, crossed electrical wires, and shattered gas mains?

• Great San Francisco EQ
• Charleston EQ
• Haiti EQ
• Loma Prieta

Which earthquake was one of the costliest? The speed of the lateral movement caused a massive damage to the area. New faults were discovered because of this earthquake; it also raised the ground in various parts of the San Fernando Valley by 20 inches.

• Great San Francisco EQ
• Charleston EQ
• Indian Ocean EQ
• Northridge EQ

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Which earthquake lasted 8.3 to 10 minutes, the longest lasting ever recorded. This 9.1 to 9.3 earthquake triggered a tsunami which traveled over 3,000 miles to Africa with a force great enough to kill people and destroy property? This tsunami resulted in at least 228,000 deaths.

• Indian Ocean EQ 
• Haiti EQ
• Kobe, Japan EQ
• Charleston EQ

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