Caribbean Volcano Disaster Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>One of the last remaining outposts of the British Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason Montserrat is described as a haven for the rich and famous?

    <p>Home to air recording studios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the catastrophic eruption on the island of Montserrat?

    <p>A volcano waking after lying dormant for centuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were the lives of ten and a half thousand people at stake on the island of Montserrat?

    <p>Due to the catastrophic eruption of the volcano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size of the island of Montserrat?

    <p>16.5 kilometers long by 10 kilometers wide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the island of Montserrat known for?

    <p>Being a haven for the rich and famous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical event did one man predict on the island of Montserrat?

    <p>The catastrophic eruption of the volcano</p> Signup and view all the answers

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