Eyjafjallajokull, 2010: Volcanic eruption CS Flashcards
How many airports closed due to the ash from the eruption in 2010?
300
How much carbon was prevented from entering the atmosphere due to fewer flights?
2.8 million tonnes
How many extra travellers used the Eurostar during the 2010 eruptions?
50,000
What was a benefit of the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull on Iceland?
led to tourism
eg ‘Inspired by Iceland’
What did the EU develop following the 2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajokull?
integrated structure for air traffic management
How many passengers were impacted by Eyjafjallajokull?
7 million
How many people were evacuated due to flooding from jokulhaups?
700
How much did the aviation industry lose during the 2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajokull?
US$ 1.7 billion
How much did Kenya lose from its economy as a secondary impact of the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull?
£2.8 billion
What is FutureVolc?
a project aiming to monitor and evaluate volcanic hazards, set up in 2012 (after Eyjafjallajokull)
