Iceland Eyjafjallajokull volcano Flashcards
What type of plate boundary is located in did the volcano erupt at?
Divergent plate boundary
What is the Volcanic Explosive Index (VEI) rating for the Iceland Eyjafjallajokull volcano?
3 (out of 8)
What natural disaster is noted as the largest in history from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano?
Jjökulhlaups
What impact did ash have on sunlight?
Blocked the sun
How much was lost daily by airlines due to the no-fly zone across Europe?
£130m per day
What was the total economic loss attributed to the volcanic event?
$4.7 billion
How many people were evacuated from the immediate vicinity of the eruption?
Around 800 people
For how many days was European airspace closed from the Iceland Eyjafjallajokull volcano?
Several days
Who was apart of the key immediate response?
Immediate response from local authorities, firefighters, and rescue teams
What was improved long term in the Iceland Eyjafjallajokull volcano?
Monitoring and Research
What was given to support affected farmers and businesses?
Financial assistance
Why did rescuers have to wear masks?
because of the ash clouds
What was cancelled/postponed due to volcanic ash and give an example?
Sporting events e.g. The 2010 Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix postponed beacsue most teams were unable to travel to japan.
What supplies were contaminated as a result of the volcanic event?
Drinking supplies
What was one of the consequences of the ash clouds on transportation?
Delays of airplanes
