HIC Volcano - Eyjafojokull Flashcards

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1
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VEI scale iceland

A

4

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2
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How many times has it erupted since 874 AD

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20

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3
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How many were evacuated

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1000

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4
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How much money did European airlines lose

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130 million each day

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5
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Primary effects

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Lava flow
Tephra

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6
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Secondary effects

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Lahars from melted ice caps
Flooding

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7
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Risk to people from Iceland volcano

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Low as not many people live their but high because of gloabl airline impact

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