NEWS IN COLOUR - ICELANDIC VOLCANO

The video covers the sudden eruption of the Helgafell volcano on the Westman Islands, dormant for 7,000 years. It describes the threat of volcanic ash to the main town, the evacuation of 5,000 residents, and the lava flow's potential to block the harbour. Geologists warn of the island's possible explosion, highlighting humanity's vulnerability to nature.

What was the initial threat posed by the Helgafell volcano eruption?

• Tsunami waves hitting the coast

• Volcanic ash burying the town

• Earthquakes shaking the island

• Flooding of the island

How were the inhabitants of the Westman Islands evacuated during the eruption?

• By fishing boats

• By trains

• By helicopters

• By airplanes

What was the initial direction of the lava flow from the Helgafell volcano?

• Towards the mountains

• Towards the town

• Into the forest

• Into the sea

What could happen if the lava flow from Helgafell turns westward?

• The harbor would be cleared

• The town would be saved

• The lava would stop

• The town would be doomed

What do geologists warn could happen to the island due to the ongoing eruption?

• The island could become larger

• The island could explode and disappear into the sea

• The island could become a desert

• The island could become a tourist attraction