Eruption of Krakatoa Volcano, Indonesia (35,000 killed) - Quiz
- 1. When did the eruption of Krakatoa volcano occur?
A) 1923
B) 1776
C) 1956
D) 1883
- 2. Where is Krakatoa volcano located?
A) Brazil
B) Indonesia
C) Greece
D) Japan
- 3. What type of volcano is Krakatoa?
A) Shield volcano
B) Stratovolcano
C) Caldera volcano
D) Cinder cone volcano
- 4. What event triggered the cataclysmic eruption of Krakatoa?
A) A volcanic eruption elsewhere
B) A massive tsunami
C) A series of eruptions
D) An asteroid impact
- 5. What was the magnitude of the eruption of Krakatoa on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 4
D) 7
- 6. What was the primary reason for the high death toll in the Krakatoa eruption?
A) Lava flows
B) Ashfall
C) Tsunamis
D) Pyroclastic flows
- 7. Which ocean does Krakatoa volcano lie within?
A) Pacific Ocean
B) Arctic Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Atlantic Ocean
- 8. What scientific device was crucial for monitoring Krakatoa's activity before the eruption?
A) Hygrometer
B) Barograph
C) Seismograph
D) Thermometer
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