In 1985,this Volcano Produced a Minor Eruption That Melted Part

question 29

Multiple Choice

In 1985,this volcano produced a minor eruption that melted part of a glacier near its summit,sending a lahar down its slopes and killing at least 22,000 people:

• A)Vesuvius,Italy
• B)Mont Pelée,Martinique
• C)Mt.Mayon,Philippines
• D)Nevado Del Ruiz,Colombia
• E)Popocatepetyl,Mexico

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