04 August 2023

Quiz: How well do you know the world's volcanic islands?

Since Iceland's latest eruptions have been hitting the headlines, we thought we'd test your knowledge on the world's volcanic islands, whether still brooding and ferocious, or dormant and peaceful...

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1. São Miguel Island has three active volcanoes, including Fogo, Sete Cidades and Furnas. What island chain is it part of?

Palau

Azores

Dodecanese

Åland

2. Iceland's newest volcano, Litli-Hrútur, erupted on 10 July 2023 on which of the island nation's peninsulas?

Reykjanes

Snæfellsnes

Tröllaskagi

Rifstangi

3. The Aleutian Islands form the most northern part of the Ring of Fire (a string of active volcanoes), but which ocean will you find them in?

North Atlantic

North Pacific

Indian

Arctic

4. On which British Overseas Territory will you find the active Soufrière Hills?

Anguilla

Bermuda

St Helena

Montserrat

5. What is the highest volcano on the island of Java, Indonesia, at nearly 3,700 metres?

Mount Merapi

Bromo

Kelud

Semeru

6. Firiplaka and Trachilas are two dormant volcanoes on which Greek Island?

Milos

Santorini

Naxos

Paros

7. From the ocean floor to its peak, Mauna Kea is the tallest volcano in the world at more than 33,000 ft. Which Hawaiian island is it on?

Maui

Island of Hawai'i

Kauai

Lanai

8. On which Canary Island will you find Mount Teide, the highest summit in Spain?

Gran Canaria

La Palma

Tenerife

Lanzarote

9. This Galapagos Islands were formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago. Which of its islands is the youngest?

Isabela Island

Santa Fé Island

Baltra Island

Fernandina Island

10. Where will you find the dormant Mount Otemanu?

Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Viti Levu, Fiji

Aruba, Lesser Antilles

11. How many active volcanoes can be found on Sicily's Aeolian Islands?

12. Taal Volcano is the world's smallest active volcano. Which Asian island nation will you find it?

Japan

Indonesia

Philippines

Sri Lanka