Volcano - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Tungurahua volcano which is in news is in -

a. Italy
b. Japan
c. Chile
d. Ecuador
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Ecuador

Explanation:
- Tungurahua is an active stratovolcano located in the Cordillera Oriental of Ecuador.
- The Geophysics Institute says clouds of gas and ash have risen as high as 2,500 meters (8200 feet) above the crater, producing "a strong fall of dark gray ash" over some settlements.
- Tungurahua is part of the Sangay National Park.
2)   Mount Rinjani which has started erupting again is in -

a. Italy
b. Hawaii
c. Indonesia
d. Japan
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Indonesia

Explanation:
- Mount Rinjani or Gunung Rinjani is an active volcano in Indonesia on the island of Lombok.
- On November 3, 2015 Mount Rinjani started erupting again.
- Some flights to and from Bali have been cancelled for a second day due to a drifting ash cloud from Mt Rinjani.
3)   Consider the following statements

1. Barren Island Volcano is the only confirmed active volcano in India.

2. Narcondam Island of the Andaman & Nicobar is example of dormant volcano

Which of the above statements are correct?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
Dormant volcanoes become quiet after eruptions for some time and there are no indications for future eruptions but suddenly they erupt very violently.
4)   Consider the following statements

1. The subduction of the Nazca tectonic plate to the east is responsible for the creation of the volcanic Andes mountain range

2. Volcano Calbuco in southern Chile erupted for the first time in more than five decades

Which of the above statements are correct?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!

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