Eyjafjallajokull (E15) Flashcards
When did E15 begin erupting
March 2010
When did E15 become explosive
April 14-21
How tall was the ash cloud created by E15
6-10 km
On which plates is Iceland situated
The constructive plate boundary between the Eurasian and the North American plate (The Mid-Atlantic Ridge)
How many flights were cancelled as a result of the eruption
95,000 flights
What effect did E15 have on the local area
The town of Vik was covered in ash, areas around the volcano were flooded
What effect did the ash have on planes
It melted creating a glassy substance that clogged plane engines
For how long was British airspace closed for
Six days
How much did global airlines lose
About £1.1 billion
What effect did the eruption have on people
Tens of thousands were stranded and 1.2 million passengers could not fly
What effect did the ash have on local wildlife
Local plants and animals were poisoned
How did Britain help some people get home
The UK PM ordered three Navy ships to help stranded Britains
How did airlines help people
Ryanair and Thomas Cook sent planes helping thousands of passengers
