Chaitén, Chile, LEDC Volcanic Eruption Flashcards
1
Q
What type of plate boundary is this volcano located on?
A
Destructive (Nazca and South American Plate)
2
Q
How high did the plume of volcanic ash reach into the atmosphere?
A
17km
3
Q
How many deaths?
A
1
4
Q
How many people evacuated?
A
4000 evacuated by boat, 1000 evacuated from town of Futaleufa
5
Q
What percentage of the town was damaged?
A
80-90%
6
Q
What percentage of the town was completely destroyed?
A
20-30%
7
Q
What programme was made to reduce volcanic impacts in the future?
A
The Volcano Disaster Assistance Programme
8
Q
How much did the government issue as a monthly stipend to the disaster per family?
A
$1200-$2200
9
Q
What date was the eruption?
A
2nd May 2008
