- 1. Which volcano in Iceland erupted in 2010, disrupting air travel across Europe?
A) Hekla
B) Eyjafjallajökull
C) Snæfell
D) Katla
- 2. In which year did the volcanic system of Laki erupt, causing a severe impact on the climate worldwide?
A) 1944
B) 1918
C) 1862
D) 1783
- 3. What type of volcanic rock is predominantly found in Iceland?
A) Obsidian
B) Granite
C) Basalt
D) Pumice
- 4. What is the name of the volcano that erupted in 2011 near the village of Grindavik?
A) Eldfell
B) Fagradalsfjall
C) Surtsey
D) Katla
- 5. Which volcano in Iceland is famous for its caldera with a lake at the bottom?
A) Grímsvötn
B) Askja
C) Öræfajökull
D) Hekla
- 6. Which volcano erupted in 2014, causing concern for potential disruptions to air travel?
A) Öræfajökull
B) Bardarbunga
C) Hekla
D) Grímsvötn
- 7. What is the name of the geothermal area near Mývatn lake that features mud pools and steam vents?
A) Námaskarð
B) Leirhnjúkur
C) Hverir
D) Krafla
- 8. What type of eruption occurred at Fimmvörðuháls in 2010?
A) Plinian
B) Phreatomagmatic
C) Effusive
D) Strombolian
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