Hazards - Eyjajafjallajokull Flashcards
1
Q
What year was the Eyjajafjallajokull eruption?
A
2010
2
Q
What type of volcano is Eyjajafjallajokull?
A
Composite stratovolcano
3
Q
What type of plate margin does Eyjajafjallajokull lay on?
A
Constructive plate margin
4
Q
What were the primary impacts of the Eyjajafjallajokull eruption?
A
- Ash blocked the sun, disrupting agriculture and transport.
- European airspace brought to a standstill. Airlines lost £130m a day. No fly zone imposed.
- Healthcare issues for locals breathing in toxic gases.
5
Q
How many deaths were caused by the Eyjajafjallajokull eruption?
A
0
6
Q
What were the secondary impacts of the Eyjajafjallajokull eruption?
A
- Flooding caused by glacier melt (Jokulhlaups).
- Tourism disrupted due to negative publicity.
7
Q
What were the main responses to the Eyjajafjallajokull eruption?
A
- 800 people evacuated
- Inspired by Iceland tourism campaign.
- Exclusion zone set up in volcanic area.
