Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Iceland Developed Country Flashcards
1
Q
When
A
March/April 2010
2
Q
Causes
A
- constructive plate boundary
- N.American plate movement away from European plate
3
Q
Effects-human
A
- 800 evacuated, 500 farmers
- poisonous gasses
- 1.2 mill travellers stranded
- 95000 flights cancelled
- loss of income-Nissan, BMW, businesses, perishable food, flowers
4
Q
Effects-physical
A
- ash cloud 5-10 km high spread across Europe
- greenhouse gasses killed animals
- ash fell on Vik, fields, roads
- flooding from melting glacier
5
Q
Response
A
Emergency services evacuated 800 people and 500 farmers
6
Q
Aid
A
-insurance companies refuse to pays fares, airlines cover cost,
7
Q
Repair
A
- trenches dug across roads to channel flooding
- monitoring and warning systems put into place
