case study: icelandic eruption 2010 - impacts and human responses Flashcards
how many people were evacuated?
800 people evacuated because of risk of flooding
what road was closed?
road between hvoisvollur and vik was closed for several days
what did engineers do to the roads?
opened gaps to allow melt water to escape and to protect bridges from collapsing
how was farming disrupted?
farmers had to keep their animals indoors, however little damage to vegetation
long term - ash benefitted soil fertility
how were airlines affected?
airport closed from 23rd april for several days - extended
passengers had to be bussed to akureyn airport on north coast of island
7-8th may?
schools closed, people told to remain indoors, minor health problems e.g. eye irritations, dry throats
what were the INITIAL impacts on tourism?
tourist organisations exploited situation e.g. helicopter, bus and jeep tours to view eruption - by end of march 10,000 people has visited
other tourist attractions benefitted e.g. glacial lagoon
what were the FINAL impacts on tourism?
roads temporarily closed affected attractions e.g. waterfall and folk museum, hotels at vík. day tours from reykjavík to view eruption continued
what was the main impact on tourism?
closed air space across Europe prevented European visitors from going to iceland
