Chapter 4 - Volcanos Flashcards
How do volcanos impact human activities?
In 2010, eruptions from a volcano in Iceland caused huge ash clouds, which disrupted European air travel as the ash drifted over European airspace.
What are the features of a volcano?
The magma chamber, which is in the mantle, the vent, which goes through the centre of a volcano, the crater, which is the opening at the top of a volcano in which the lava pours out and the secondary volcano, which is another vent at the side of a volcano.
Where does Iceland lie between?
Iceland lies between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate.
In Iceland, what is the hot water from geothermal springs used for?
The hot water from geothermal springs is used for washing and central heating.
In Iceland, name one way they can generate electricity using the volcanos?
They could use the steam to power turbines to generate electricity.
