Lake of Fire
Why did Sims and other scientists visit Nyiragongo?
For adventure, as a field trip, to study it or to make it erupt
to study it
What is the earth compared to in this article?
a massive puzzle
What is Kelly Wiseman's job title?
Geophysicist
to recognize differences
discern
What does the word surface mean?
the outer layer or part of something
Which part of the Nyiragongo was being studied?
the lava lake, Lake Kivu
What kind of boundary causes earthquakes?
transform boundary where plates slide against each other
What causes earthquakes?
the movement of tectonic plates
A synonym for rupture
Very old formations of water, earth & ice are called__________.
glaciers
What was Sims' motivation for studying Nyiragongo?
to predict future eruptions or to help people
What was the landmass called 300 million years ago?
Pangaea
Why is Wiseman's job so important?
so we can understand & prepare for dangers
A synonym for converge.
meet, concentrate, merge
building homes & bridges, cutting down forests, rerouting water supplies
Where is Nyiragongo located?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa
Boundary that occurs when two plates push away from one another.
Divergent boundary
What struck the coast of Asia in 2004?
a tsunami
A synonym for detect.
to see, notice or identify
What major force changes the location and shape of continents?
plate movement
Besides the volcano, what else makes the DRC dangerous?
steady warfare in the area
What type of boundary is created when two plates collide?
Convergent Boundary
Which fault in Indonesia is the focus of Wiseman's research?
Mentawai Fault /muntawhy/
Another word for mesmerizing ____________.
spellbinding
What causes earthquakes & volcanic eruptions?
movement of the earth's outermost layer