Eyjafjalljikull Case Study Flashcards
Ehats some background info about the eyjafjallajokull eruption in Iceland
Eyjafajallajokull is found on a constructive plate boundary on the south coast of Iceland
It’s a stratovolcano
Whay are some environmental primary effects of the e15 eruption
Streams were poisoned because of the fluoride in the volcanic ash- 500 farms had to be evacuated
Flooding from glacier e15 melted away
What are some social effects of the e15 eruption
People had to wear goggles because the ash was so thick
500 farms were evacuated
Flooding happened as the glacier melted away
Homes and roads were damaged
How was Kenya affected by the e15 eruption(Secondary effects)
Kenya was unable to sell their perishable goods like vegetables
5000 farmers were temporarily unemployed
What was the positive effect of the e15 eruption(secondary)
It massively improved Iceland tourism
What were some secondary social effects of the e15 eruption
Respiratory issues were reported due to the fine ash particles
What was the short term response of the e15 eruption
500 farmers were evacuated
800 we’re evacuated total
Local authorities, firefighters and rescue teams immediately responded
European airspace was closed for 6 days
What was the long term response to the e15 eruption
Aviation companies began testing for safe limits of ash in engines
Improved monitoring systems and research into ash cloud movement
Financial assistance for affected farmers
How did Iceland prevent from the eruption being worse in the future
Reinforced embankments to prevent flooding
Seismic monitors and GPS to predict future eruptions
How did Iceland prevent from the eruption being worse in the future
Reinforced embankments to prevent flooding
Seismic monitors and GPS to predict future eruptions
How did the European red cross help in the e15 eruption
Provided food for farming population
Counselling for children
Beds and shelters in internation airports where the planes couldn’t fly
(200 beds)
