D - Mt Merapi Flashcards
Which was the worst hit village in the Mt.Merapi eruption?
Turgo
On which kind of plate boundary did the volcano Mt Merapi form on?
Destructive plate boundary.
Why was the village of Turgo so badly damaged in the Mt Merapi eruption?
It was located only 6km away from the volcano, so the eruption was both violent and sudden.
Give 3 reasons why the villagers had to flee from Turgo to shelters in the Mt Merapi eruption?
Because the village was covered in a thick layer of hot ash that burned flesh, collapsed houses, and burned crops.
Give 3 reasons why people still live near the Mt. Merapi volcano.
.Material ejected from volcano is rich n minerals and weathers quickly into fertile soil
.Hot climate means 3 crops can be grown at the same time per year
.Many peoples whole lives have been lived there
How many people died in the Mt Merapi eruption?
Over 60, a large number for a volcanic eruption.
Where is Mt Merapi located?
Indonesia (on the ring of fire).
Which 2 plates were involved in the Mt Merapi eruption?
The Indian (oceanic) and the Eurasian (continental).
When did Mt Merapi erupt?
1994
In the Mt Merapi volcano, what happens when sea water seeps through the subduction zone of the plates, and what is the name called for this ‘zone’?
The melting point of the oceanic plate rock is reduced - the ‘Benioff zone
What are the ‘bubbles of molten rock’ called, that rise through the continental plate (Mt Merapi)?
Plutons
