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