Eyjafjalljukoll

Question 1

Geographical description of Iceland and Eyjaf

Answer 1

• Constructive divergent boundary
• N. American and Eurasian moving apart creating mid Atlantic ridge
• Eyjafjnallajokull is a composite volcano
• North Atlantic ocean

Question 2

The eruption and immediate responses

Answer 2

• Spring 2010
• 700 people evacuated due to early warning systems
• Highway deliberately breached to stop surges causing much damage
• Only helicopters could rescue in short term

Question 3

Impacts:
1) Environmental
2 Socio-economic

Answer 3

1) 3 million tonnes of CO2 emitted
- Covering of ash harmed ground and made it infertile
- Freshwater dangerous to drink
2) European flights grounded
- Short term dip in tourism, good in long term
- 2.5% increase in respiratory illness following year