Question – On March 11, 2021, the Sangay volcano exploded. In which country is this volcano located ?
(a) Italy
(b) Indonesia
(c) Japan
(d) Ecuador
Answer – (d)
Related facts
- The Sangay volcano, located in Ecuador, exploded on March 11, 2021.
- This volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world along with Ecuador.
- The Sangay volcano’s previous moderate eruptions had little impact on Ecuador’s population, as the volcano is located in a jungle in the Morona Santiago province.
- Sangay National Park is located in the eastern part of the Andes Mountains in the central part of Ecuador. It is a World Heritage Site.
- The Sangay volcano has recorded activity over the past few weeks, and ash spurted from the volcano has damaged crops and cattle in several areas.
Link:
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/ecuadors-sangay-volcano-erupts-ash-8-kilometers-7225406/
https://www.dw.com/en/ecuadors-sangay-volcano-erupts-spews-ash-8-kilometers/a-56845388