Case Study Eyjafjallajokull Flashcards
What sort of plate boundary is it located on and where
Constructive, between the North American and Eurasian
How high was the ash plume and what did it contain
10km and sulphur
What are some warning signs
Shallow earthquakes and deformation
How many flights in Europe were cancelled
100,000
Which transports benefitted from this and why
Channel tunnel and ferries as they could charge more
How much money did Europe lose
$2.6 billion GDP
How much did horticulture lose every day in £
£3 million
What was a benefit of the ash
It made the soil more fertile for farmers
How many people were evacuated
700
What were some impacts of the ash fallout
Contamination of drinking water and respiratory illnesses
How much less co2 was produced and why
2.8 million tonnes because of the cancelled flights
How many days were flights cancelled for
6
How many died
None
How many people did it affect
10 million
What made it more violent than usual
Sub-glacial nature
