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What is the name of the volcano that erupted in 2010 in Iceland?
Eyjafjallajökull
In which year did the Eyjafjallajökull eruption occur?
2010
What type of volcano is Eyjafjallajökull?
Stratovolcano
True or False: The Eyjafjallajökull eruption caused significant air travel disruption in Europe.
True
What was the primary cause of air travel disruptions during the Eyjafjallajökull eruption?
Ash clouds
Fill in the blank: The Eyjafjallajökull eruption began on ______.
April 14, 2010
How long did the Eyjafjallajökull eruption last?
Approximately 6 weeks
What is the height of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano?
1,666 meters
Short answer: What major European city experienced the most flight cancellations due to the eruption?
London
Multiple choice: Which of the following countries was NOT affected by the ash cloud from Eyjafjallajökull? A) UK B) France C) Brazil
C) Brazil
What geological feature is Eyjafjallajökull located beneath?
Ice cap
True or False: The eruption of Eyjafjallajökull was the first volcanic eruption in Iceland in the 21st century.
False
Fill in the blank: The eruption produced a column of ash that reached heights of up to ______ kilometers.
9 kilometers
What type of eruption was Eyjafjallajökull known for?
Explosive eruption
Short answer: Which two months in 2010 saw the most significant activity of the Eyjafjallajökull eruption?
April and May
Multiple choice: What impact did the eruption have on agriculture in Iceland? A) Increased crop yield B) Destruction of crops C) No impact
B) Destruction of crops
What was the estimated economic cost of the air travel disruption caused by Eyjafjallajökull?
Approximately $1.7 billion
True or False: Eyjafjallajökull is part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
True
Fill in the blank: The name ‘Eyjafjallajökull’ translates to ______ in English.
Island mountain glacier
Short answer: What was a major environmental concern following the eruption?
Air quality and ash fallout
Multiple choice: Which organization was primarily responsible for monitoring the ash cloud? A) NASA B) UK Met Office C) WHO
B) UK Met Office
What type of lava is primarily produced by Eyjafjallajökull?
Andesitic lava
True or False: The eruption led to increased tourism in Iceland.
True
Fill in the blank: The volcanic ash from Eyjafjallajökull was particularly dangerous to ______.
Aircraft engines
Short answer: What was one of the immediate responses by European authorities to the ash cloud?
Closure of airspace
Multiple choice: Which of the following best describes the public’s reaction to the eruption? A) Panic and chaos B) Calm and organized response C) Indifference
A) Panic and chaos
