Iceland Volcano

Question 1

How thick was the ice cap that melted? (Primary, socio-economic, environmental effect)

Answer 1

150m thick

Question 2

How much did airlines lose? (Secondary, economic effect)

Answer 2

$2 billion loss

Question 3

What was done to remove the ash from rivers to make it deeper, and who paid? (Long-term response)

Answer 3

• dredging

- Icelandic government

Question 4

How much money was lost from tourism? (Secondary, economic effect)

Answer 4

£102 million

Question 5

Warning texts were sent, how much notice was there? (Immediate response)

Answer 5

30 mins

Question 6

How many people were evacuated due to flooding from the ice cap melting? (Immediate response)

Answer 6

700

Question 7

How many flights were cancelled worldwide? (Secondary, socio-economic effect)

Answer 7

• 95,000

- 6 flightless days

Question 8

How many farms were destroyed? (Primary, socio-economic, environmental effect)

Answer 8

20

Question 9

Along with seismic monitoring, what else did they use? (Immediate response)

Answer 9

GPS - movement of 3cm in the crust

Question 10

What is Iceland located on?

Answer 10

Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Question 11

When and where did it happen?

Answer 11

Iceland (HIC) and May 2010

Question 12

Name the plate margin and plates involved

Answer 12

• constructive

- North American and Eurasian

Question 13

Name the volcano

Answer 13

Eyjafjallajokull

Question 14

How many earthquakes were recorded between 3rd-5th March, before the main eruption?

Answer 14

3000

- all 2 or below on richter scale

Question 15

What increased the spread of ash? (Primary, environmental effect)

Answer 15

high speed jet stream

Question 16

How high did the ash plume do into the air? (Primary, environmental effect)

Answer 16

11,000 m