Case study-Eyjafjallajokull, Iceland-2021-Volcano

Question 1

When was it?

Answer 1

14th April 2010

Question 2

What was the VEI?

Answer 2

4

Question 3

What was the plate boundary?

Answer 3

Divergent
North American plate and Eurasian plate

Question 4

What were some of the primary impacts?

Answer 4

Ash plume reached up to 9 kilometers into the atmosphere affecting air travel
Lava flows

Question 5

What were some of the secondary impacts?

Answer 5

Widespread airspace closure across Europe- about 100,000

Question 6

What were some social impacts?

Answer 6

Minimal injuries reported
Evacuations of nearby residents were necessary due to ashfall and potential flooding from melting glaciers

Question 7

What were some of the economic impacts?

Answer 7

~£3 billion
Major losses for airlines and tourism sectors, businesses suffered due to reduced travel

Question 8

What were some of the environmental impacts?

Answer 8

Significant ash deposition affected farmland and water quality

Question 9

What were some of the political impacts?

Answer 9

Icelandic government coordinated evacuations and monitored volcanic activity

Question 10

Is Eyjafjallajökull considered a vulnerable and risky location?

Answer 10

Yes, it is considered vulnerable due to its active volcanic nature and potential impact on populated areas

Question 11

What are the risk factors associated with the Eyjafjallajökull eruption?

Answer 11

Proximity to major fault lines and glacial ice
History of explosive eruptions
High population density in nearby areas