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What caused the catastrophic eruption on the island of Montserrat?
What caused the catastrophic eruption on the island of Montserrat?
- A massive storm surge
- A volcanic gas explosion
- An avalanche of red-hot rock and ash (correct)
- A sudden earthquake
Why were many islanders taken by surprise by the volcano eruption?
Why were many islanders taken by surprise by the volcano eruption?
- The island's warning systems failed
- The volcano had not shown any activity for centuries
- The prediction of the eruption was not heeded (correct)
- The islanders were unaware of the potential danger
What is the size of the island of Montserrat compared to the city of Dublin?
What is the size of the island of Montserrat compared to the city of Dublin?
- Half the size of the city of Dublin
- Almost the size of the city of Dublin (correct)
- A quarter of the size of the city of Dublin
- Twice the size of the city of Dublin
What is the significance of Montserrat in terms of the British Empire?
What is the significance of Montserrat in terms of the British Empire?
What is the main reason Montserrat is described as a haven for the rich and famous?
What is the main reason Montserrat is described as a haven for the rich and famous?
What caused the catastrophic eruption on the island of Montserrat?
What caused the catastrophic eruption on the island of Montserrat?
Why were the lives of ten and a half thousand people at stake on the island of Montserrat?
Why were the lives of ten and a half thousand people at stake on the island of Montserrat?
What is the size of the island of Montserrat?
What is the size of the island of Montserrat?
What is the island of Montserrat known for?
What is the island of Montserrat known for?
What critical event did one man predict on the island of Montserrat?
What critical event did one man predict on the island of Montserrat?
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