El Monte Merapi hace erupción en Indonesia

The Merapiso volcano in Indonesia erupted, sending pyroclastic flows and ash 6,000 meters high. The eruption on Java Island also produced gas clouds that traveled two kilometers down the slopes. The volcano, one of Indonesia's most active, has been active since last year. In 2010, a major eruption killed 353 people. Residents near the volcano were advised to stay three kilometers away from the crater. Ashfall caused heavy rain and mud in nearby villages. Indonesia, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity due to tectonic plate boundaries.

What was the height of the smoke and ash column released by Mount Merapi during its eruption?

• 4,000 meters

• 5,000 meters

• 7,000 meters

• 6,000 meters

How far did the scorching gas clouds travel down the slopes of Mount Merapi?

• One kilometer

• Two kilometers

• Three kilometers

• Four kilometers

How many people died in Mount Merapi's last major eruption in 2010?

• 353

• 250

• 150

• 450

What safety distance is recommended for residents living near Mount Merapi?

• One kilometer

• Two kilometers

• Three kilometers

• Four kilometers

Why is Indonesia prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity?

• It is an archipelago

• It has a large population

• It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire

• It is located near the equator