Famous Volcanoes Quiz
1 / 15From Vesuvius to Krakatoa, test your knowledge of the world's most famous and powerful volcanoes!
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Which volcano famously destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD?
About Famous Volcanoes Quiz
Give your memory a workout with Famous Volcanoes Quiz: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. From Vesuvius to Krakatoa, test your knowledge of the world's most famous and powerful volcanoes! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which volcano famously destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD?
Answer: Mount Vesuvius
2. In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak and a dormant volcano?
Answer: Tanzania
3. The 1883 eruption of which volcano was one of the loudest sounds in recorded history?
Answer: Krakatoa
4. Which Hawaiian volcano is one of the most active in the world?
Answer: Kilauea
5. Mount St. Helens, which erupted catastrophically in 1980, is located in which US state?
Answer: Washington
Frequently asked questions
How long does Famous Volcanoes Quiz take?
Most players finish Famous Volcanoes Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Famous Volcanoes Quiz?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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