1.4c Tectonics EQ 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Where is Eyjafjallajokull?

A

Mid- West Iceland

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2
Q

When was the first eruption of the volcano?

A

14th April 2010

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3
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What was the loss incurred by the European economy?

A

Loss of $5 billion - economic loss

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4
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Name some social impacts of the eruption?

A

Cancelled sports, music and art events

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5
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How did the eruption increase regional pollution?

A

Traffic build up was experienced (land- based vehicle)

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6
Q

How far did the Ash cloud reach?

A

Northern Italy (ash cloud covered most of East Europe)

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7
Q

What happened to the African economy?

A

Incurred a loss of $65 million

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8
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What was the economic loss experienced by airlines globally?

A

$1.1 Billion

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9
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In Iceland what happened to train and road traffic prices?

A

They increased.

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10
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What happened to the air and noise pollution rates recorded around Europe?

A

Decreased due to the reduction in air travel

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11
Q

What is the volcano covered by?

A

An ice cap.

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12
Q

What type of volcano is Eyjafjallajokull?

A

A stratavolcano (or composite volcano)

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13
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Which plate boundaries does the volcano sit on?

A

North American plate and the Eurasian plate.

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14
Q

What is the mid-atlantic ridge?

A

The constructive (divergent) plate boundary that involves two plates moving away from eachother creating a ridge.

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15
Q

What problem did the ash cause to global flights/airline?

A

The grained ash turns into a glass-like substance with the heat of the jet engines, causing the potential threat of blowing up external engines of the aircraft.

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