Scientists discovered evidence of an ancient volcanic eruption that occurred in Italy. Which of the following consequences was least likely to have occurred as a result of the eruption?

Question

A
The eruption was preceded by warning signs such as earthquakes.

B
Many people were buried by volcanic ash and debris.

C
Global weather was affected for days by the ash cloud that spread throughout the atmosphere.

D
All the other nearby volcanoes went extinct as a result of the eruption, so that the region in which the earthquake occurred is no longer at risk for such events.

Answer 1

The consequence that is least likely to have occurred as a result of an ancient volcanic eruption in Italy is:

D All the other nearby volcanoes went extinct as a result of the eruption, so that the region in which the earthquake occurred is no longer at risk for such events.

This statement implies that one volcanic eruption could cause other volcanoes in the area to go extinct, which is not consistent with geological processes. Volcanic activity often indicates that the region remains geologically active, and eruptions typically do not lead to the permanent extinction of surrounding volcanoes. Rather, they may continue to be active or dormant. The other options (A, B, and C) are common consequences of volcanic eruptions.