Ejafajalllajokull Flashcards
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Where is the volcano located (2)
under the Eyjafjallajokull glacier
in the southern part of Iceland
When did the volcano start erupting (4)
Began erupting March 10
Explosive from April 14 to 21
Followed by a drop in intensity
Increased activity at the start of May
What did the lava do as it came out of the volcano (1)
The lava shattered into tiny fragments of ash
How much ash was there and how did it form (2)
8km high ash
The glacier meltwater poured into the volcano
What caused the eruption (2)
The volcano is on the Mid Atlantic Ridge
This is the constructive plate boundary between the Eurasian and North American plate
Environmental Effects (5)
The volcano released greenhouse gasses
The volcano made 95,000 flights not take place so there was a positive impact
Large amounts of ash fell on the town of Vik
Areas near the volcano where flooded
The ash poisoned animals
Economic effects (5)
Eurocontrol cancelled 95,000 flights
British aerospace only opened after 6 days
Global airlines lost £1.1 billion of revenue
Tens of thousands of people were stranded, unable to get to work
Nissan suspended production for a day
Social effects (6)
European air traffic was at a standstill
1.2 million passengers couldn’t fly
People missed holidays, weddings and funerals
People under flight paths enjoyed the lack of noise
WHO said the ash was more bothersome than harmful to your health, but they advised people with breathing problems to stay inside
The ash which poisoned animals affected farmers’ lives
Human Response (4)
Gordon Brown ordered three navy ships to help stranded Britons
Thomas Cook sent Rescue planes and returned 2,500 passengers
Insurance companies refused to pay insurance
The Icelandic emergency services saved hundreds of people from floods
Amount of carbon produced 1
150,000 tonnes
