What is molten rock called once it reaches the Earth’s surface?
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Below the surface it is called magma.
Which scale is commonly used to describe earthquake magnitude?
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Modern seismology mostly uses the moment magnitude scale.
Which volcano famously buried Pompeii in AD 79?
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It stands near modern Naples.
What is the name of the horseshoe-shaped zone of volcanoes around the Pacific?
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It follows the boundaries of the Pacific plate.
What instrument records earthquake waves?
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The record it produces is a seismogram.
What are the Earth’s outer rigid sections called?
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Their movement drives most earthquakes and volcanism.
Which Icelandic volcano disrupted European air travel in 2010?
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Its ash cloud grounded flights for days.
What is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above an earthquake’s origin?
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The origin itself is the focus or hypocentre.
Which large sea wave can be triggered by an undersea earthquake?
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Often incorrectly called a tidal wave.
Which US state contains the Yellowstone volcanic caldera?
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It extends into Montana and Idaho.
Volcanoes and Earthquakes Quiz: Easy
Getting Started
A few gaps to fill – the harder tiers are waiting.
Solid Knowledge
A good score. Try the Medium tier next.
Full Marks Territory
Excellent. The Legendary tier is where it gets difficult.