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