Chaiten, Chile, LEDC Volcanic Eruption

Question 1

When did the volcano erupt and how long had it been since the last eruption?

Answer 1

2nd May 2008

9,400 years

Question 2

Where is the volcano found?

Answer 2

At a destructive plate margin

Nazca and South American plate

Question 3

How high did the plume of volcanic ash reach?

Answer 3

17km

Question 4

How far did the ash reach?

Answer 4

10km SW the town of Chaiten was blanketed in ash

Question 5

What impact did the ash have on rivers?

Answer 5

The ash blocked rivers so flooding occured

Question 6

How many people were evacuated?

Answer 6

4000

1000 from the town of Futaleaf

Question 7

How many people died?

Answer 7

1 due to stress of the event

Question 8

What percentage of the town was damaged?

Answer 8

80-90%

Question 9

What percentage of the town was totally destroyed?

Answer 9

20-30%

Question 10

How big was the exclusion zone?

Answer 10

50km

Question 11

What was given out following the event?

Answer 11

Face masks and fresh water

Question 12

What financial aid was given to small businesses?

Answer 12

90 day freeze on payments

Question 13

What did the government give to families?

Answer 13

A monthly stipend of between $1,200-$2,200 per month per family

Question 14

What programme was created following the event?

Answer 14

Volcano Disaster Assistance Programme