Question

question 8 of 15
match the ring of fire element in column 1 to the characteristics in column 2.
mount saint
helens, 1980
subduction quake
kobe earthquake,
1995
most successful
evacuation in history
2004 tsunami
blanketed many states
with ash
mount pinatubo,
1991
most people had not yet
gone to work

Explanation:

• Mount Saint Helens, 1980: When it erupted, it blanketed many states with ash.
• Kobe earthquake, 1995: It occurred early in the morning so most people had not yet gone to work.
• 2004 tsunami: Caused by a subduction quake (a type of earthquake where one tectonic plate is forced under another).
• Mount Pinatubo, 1991: Had the most successful evacuation in history as scientists predicted its eruption and people were moved to safety.

Answer:

Mount Saint Helens, 1980 - Blanketed many states with ash.
Kobe earthquake, 1995 - Most people had not yet gone to work.
2004 tsunami - Subduction quake.
Mount Pinatubo, 1991 - Most successful evacuation in history.