Montserrat Volcano Quiz

What is the main reason for the disappearance of the city in the Caribbean?

• A devastating hurricane

• Volcanic activity

• A massive earthquake

• A tsunami

What significant event occurred on July 18th, 1995, in Montserrat?

• A tsunami warning was issued

• A hurricane hit the island

• The start of volcanic eruptions

• A major earthquake

What are pyroclastic flows primarily composed of?

• Hot rock and ash

• Water and mud

• Lava and steam

• Sand and gravel

What geological process is responsible for the formation of the Caribbean islands?

• Glacial movements

• Sediment deposition

• Volcanic eruptions

• Erosion by ocean currents

What is the primary focus of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory?

• Studying ocean currents

• Monitoring volcanic activity

• Predicting weather patterns

• Researching marine life

Which gas is crucial for understanding volcanic activity?

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Sulfur dioxide

• Carbon dioxide

What does continuous inflation of a volcano indicate?

• Erosion of the volcano

• Accumulation of magma

• Stable geological conditions

• Decreasing volcanic activity

What is the role of a volcano seismologist?

• Monitoring land movement

• Studying volcanic gases

• Analyzing seismic activity

• Measuring volcanic heat

How has Montserrat adapted to the volcanic threat?

• By abandoning the island

• By relocating the entire population

• By building a protective wall

• By using volcanic debris as a resource

What is the most valuable export of Montserrat post-eruption?

• Agricultural products

• Handcrafted goods

• Tourism services

• Construction-grade sand