Eyjafjalljokull - iceland - volcanic irruption -april 2010 Flashcards

1
Q

where does Iceland sit?

A

on the mid Atlantic ridge on top of a magma plume

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2
Q

where are the volcanoes lay under which make the major hazards of flooding and ash clouds?

A

ice caps

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3
Q

where on the VEI scale does it sit?

A

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4
Q

what disruption did it cause bc of the ash cloud?

A

airspace closed to flights - causing £140m per day

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5
Q

by end of 2010 what was ej considered?

A

dormant

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6
Q

why is the volcanic risk now?

A

as they are monitored, well informed pop, and prepared with strong civil defence structure

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7
Q

where do eruptions often take place?

A

in low populated areas

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