E15 Flashcards
1
Q
what was the date if E15
A
March 2010
2
Q
what part of Iceland was it
A
The southern part
3
Q
what were the causes
A
The Eurasian and North American plate were moving apart. Constructive plate boundaries
4
Q
What were the human repsonses
A
UK prime minister sent 3 navy ships to Iceland.
Thomas Cook took 2500 passengers.
Ryanair accommadated passengers
5
Q
Environmental impacts
A
Greenhouse gases.
Flights did not take place.
Could help erupt mount Katla.
6
Q
Economic impacts
A
Airspace is closes. Airlines lost £1.1 billion No weddings, funerals or burial took place Ash blocked lungs Poisonous for animals too
