Geography π | The Sinabung Eruptions | CASE STUDY β½ Flashcards
Which plate margins created mount Sinabung?
A destructive collision plate boundary between the denser Indo-Australian plate and less dense Eurasian plate.
What type of volcano is mount Sinabung?
Stratovolcano
How tall is Sinabung?
2460m
Where is mount Sinabung?
In Indonesia, north Sumatra, near Berastagi. This is a part of the pacific ring of fire.
When did Mount Sinabung erupt?
For the first time in 2010
When was Mount Sinabungβs first larger eruption?
15 Sept 2013
When was Mount Sinabungβs last recorded eruption before the 2000s?
1600
When did Mount Sinabung create a 7km column of ash?
5th Nov 2013
What was the next major eruption of Sinabung after 2013?
There were small eruptions from december-jan, and a major one of the 1st Feb 2014
How many people were evacuated from the 2013 Sinabung eruption?
over 3700.
What effect did the ash column in November 2013 to Sinanbung precautions?
The evacuation distance was increased.
What happened on the February 2014 Sinabung eruption?
Clouds of hot ash smothered surrounding villagers, just after being allowed back home.
How many lives did Sinabung claim in 2014?
16.
How many people evacuated from the Sinabung eruptions as of 2014?
Over 25k
How did people shelter themselves from Sinabungβs eruptions?
The took refuge in temporary cams and shelters, authorities lacking food supplies and medecine.
What health issues did Sinabung lead to?
Respiratory issues from the massive amount of ash.
Why was there economic loss from the Sinabung eruptions?
- Farmers lose their crops; poor harvest; food shortage
- Thick ash leads to houses collapsing
- Tourism impact
How much were the crop losses of the Sinabung eruption?
50,000 pounds
How was biodiversity affected by the Sinabung eruption?
- Lava flows into the river, affecting biodiversity and contaminating water
- Wildlife poisoned and affected by ash and pyroclastic material
What were the short term responses to the Sinabung eruption?
- 1000s of people evacuate to temporary camps and shelters
- Masks issued by authorities for those who hadnβt evacuated
- Places were turned into temporary camps and shelters
What was the difficulty of accommodating those who had fleed their home from the Sinabung eruption?
Necessities such as clean water were exhausted, international aid needed.
What were the long-term responses to the Sinabung eruption?
- Government helped people rebuild their homes
- New methods like tiltmeters and early warning systems were put in place.
What were the positive impacts of the Sinabung eruption on crops?
Potatoes, oranges, cabbages, carrots, chillies, coffee beans, (POCCCC) and economic life blossomed due to fertile soil
What were the long-term oppourtunities of the Sinabung eruption?
- Toursists come to a safe zone
- Bergasti is a colourful marketplace
What are the insane rituals done by insane locals in insane Indonesia due to the Sinabung Eruptions?
This is a joke, i dont think it is insane
Flowers are grown on the slopes of Sinabung and are used for rituals or exported. Ridiculous (i actually respect all cultures, this is a joke)
