Eyjafjallajokull, Iceland Flashcards
What is the immediate risk for people living near the volcano?
Little immediate risk.
What is a common vulnerability for everyone in Iceland regarding volcanic eruptions?
Vulnerability to ash clouds.
What was the status of Eyjafjallajökull by the end of 2010?
Considered dormant.
What short-term response strategies were implemented during the April 2010 eruption?
Area was evacuated, European Red Cross helped with food delivery.
How many local people were evacuated during the April 2010 eruption?
500 local people.
What type of plate boundary is associated with Eyjafjallajökull?
Constructive plate boundary.
What are tephra and ash clouds?
Primary hazards from the volcano.
What secondary hazard is caused by the glacier on top of the volcano?
Lahars (flooding).
What can trap gases during a volcanic eruption?
Glaciers.
What were the primary impacts
Blocked sun and damage to settlements.
What was a significant secondary impact of the eruption?
Cancelled flights.
What environmental impact resulted from the volcanic eruption?
Water contamination with fluoride.
What economic impact did the eruption have on airlines?
Costed airlines $200 million per day.
Fill in the blank: The eruption caused _______ due to melting glacier ice.
flooding.
What was the effect of ash on sunlight during the eruption?
Darkness blocking the sun.
What was the impact on agriculture due to the eruption?
Crops affected and good harvests disrupted.
What type of volcanic eruption is Eyjafjallajökull known for?
Composite and very explosive.
What caused the contamination of water supplies during the eruption?
Fluoride from volcanic ash.
What was the scale of the eruption
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