Eyafjallajökull

Question 1

Short term impacts

Answer 1

The ash temporarily affected young crops smothering them
Air traffic disrupted - flights cancelled
General water supply
High altitude wind circulation spreading the volcanic ash to Europe - 313 airports were forced to close
Tourists stuck in hotels

Question 2

Long term impacts

Answer 2

Homes and roads damaged and services disrupted
Roads washed away
Local water supplies were contaminated