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Question 1

Tectonic Mega Events

Answer 1

High-impact but low probability events.

Question 2

Global Significance Iceland

Answer 2

Icelandic volcanic eruption affected Japan MotoGP, the clothing/jewellery/automobile industries in Asia, Kenyan flower industry lost $2 million in produce. However, New Zealand fish farms benefitted.

Question 3

Global Economic Significance

Answer 3

European economy lost $5 million, African economies last up to $65 million, Airlines lost $1.1 billion, Moto GP food vendors, deliveries and suppliers all lost out on business.

Question 4

Global Social Significance

Answer 4

Sports, music and arts events were cancelled, South Iceland’s population had health issues due to the ash, Regional traffic increased and Multiple political events were cancelled/postponed.

Question 5

Eyjafjallajokull Volcanic Eruption

Answer 5

One eruption divided into many phases 200m under glacial ice which vaporised water and caused highly abrasive ash all of which caused 0 deaths.