Etna 2023 eruption HIC Flashcards

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1
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When did it occur?

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13th of August 2023

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What preparation techniques were put in place?

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What is notable about MT Etna?

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It has numerous eruptions - 2001 - 16 eruptions took place.

Most active volcano in europe

Therefore, one of most documented, studied and monitored.

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What type of volcano is Etna?

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A stratovolcano.
Eruptions at the top crater rarely threaten nearby communities.

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What has prevented deaths in the area?

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Portion of the volcano is protected by MT ETNA WORLD HERITAGE SITE.
Can only be used for recreation and research - mitigate houses lost etc…

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How have locals prepared?

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Built walls of volcanic rock around properties to slow the flow.

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What was the mayor’s response to the eruption?

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Mayor of Catania banned riding of bikes and scooters for 24rs.
Cars capped at a 30mph speed limit due to ash covering roads.

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What was a secondary impact of the eruption?

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Catania airport (Sicily’s busiest airport) was closed.

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9
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What factors effect this eruption?

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Good governance
Skill of the population
scale of eruption

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