VOICED : Rebajan alerta tras erupcion volcanica

The Vardarbunga volcano in Iceland became active on August 16, causing a temporary alert in Northern Europe. A non-ash eruption led to a red aviation alert, briefly halting air traffic, which was later restored as the alert was downgraded to orange. Vardarbunga, located under Iceland's largest glacier, poses a significant threat to air traffic in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic. This event briefly reminded people of the 2010 volcanic eruption that disrupted over 100,000 flights and stranded millions of passengers.

What was the initial aviation alert level set for the Vardarbunga eruption?

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

• Orange

Why was the aviation alert level downgraded from red to orange?

• The weather conditions improved

• The eruption stopped completely

• The eruption did not produce significant ash

• The volcano was no longer active

Where is the Vardarbunga volcano located?

• Under the largest glacier in Iceland

• In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean

• On the border of Iceland and Greenland

• Near the capital city of Iceland

What is the height of the Vardarbunga volcano?

• 2,500 meters

• 2,000 meters

• 1,500 meters

• 1,000 meters

How many flights were canceled during the 2010 volcanic eruption?

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 150,000