Disasters in Transportation and Weather
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What was the name of the ship that hit an iceberg on 14 April 1912?

The Titanic

What was one of the biggest airships ever built that caught fire while arriving in the USA on 6 May 1937?

The Hindenburg

Which was the worst Atlantic hurricane in history, occurring from 10-16 October in 1780?

The Great Hurricane

When did Krakatoa erupt, making the loudest sound ever heard?

<p>26 August 1883</p> Signup and view all the answers

On what date did an earthquake hit Lisbon, Portugal, destroying most of the buildings in the city?

<p>1 November 1755</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the loudest noise in modern history according to scientific experts?

<p>The eruption of the volcanoes on Krakatoa island in 1883.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is Krakatoa located?

<p>Krakatoa is a volcanic island between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far away was the sound of the Krakatoa eruption heard?

<p>People heard it in Australia, more than 3,000 kilometers away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people and towns/villages were affected by the tsunami caused by the Krakatoa eruption?

<p>The tsunami caused more deaths than the volcanoes themselves, killing 34,000 people and destroying 165 towns and villages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Krakatoa volcano erupt again after the 1883 eruption?

<p>The Krakatoa volcano didn't erupt again until 1927.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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