Question

In the 1780s, fumes and lava from the Laki volcano in which North Atlantic nation killed most of its livestock?

a) Iceland
b) Ireland
c) Scotland
d) Greenland

Answer 1

The Laki volcano eruption in the 1780s, which led to extensive livestock deaths, occurred in Iceland.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the 1780s, fumes and lava from the Laki volcano caused a disastrous event that led to the death of most of the livestock in a North Atlantic nation. The correct answer to the question is a) Iceland. This country, known for its volcanic activity due to its location on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, experienced one of the most catastrophic volcanic events in recorded history when the Laki volcano erupted. The eruption had widespread effects not only on agriculture and livestock in Iceland but also caused climate anomalies across the Northern Hemisphere.