Volcanic Eruptions and Settlements in Hazard-Prone Areas

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What disaster struck Mount Merapi in Java on 5 November 2010?

  • Tsunami
  • Earthquake
  • Hurricane
  • Volcanic eruption (correct)

How many people were killed in the biggest eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010?

  • Over 500
  • Exactly 400
  • More than 350 (correct)
  • Around 200

What forced over 300,000 people to evacuate their homes during the Mount Merapi eruption?

  • Hurricane
  • Volcanic eruption (correct)
  • Earthquake
  • Tsunami

Despite warnings prior to the Mount Merapi eruption, why did some people decide to stay behind?

<p>To care for their cattle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What natural hazards do people in Java face despite establishing croplands in vulnerable areas?

<p>Earthquakes and floods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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