Icelandic Eruption Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the volcano that erupted in Iceland in 2010?
A
Eyjafjallajökull
2
Q
Explain why Iceland has volcanoes.
A
It is on a constructive plate boundary .
North American and Eurasian plates are moving apart - leads to an upwelling of magma - forms volcanoes.
It also lies on a thermal plume.
3
Q
What type of plate boundary is Iceland on?
A
Constructive
4
Q
Which two tectonic plates is Iceland located on?
A
North American
Eurasian
5
Q
What is the ridge called which Iceland is found on?
A
Mid Atlantic Ridge
6
Q
How many farmers were evacuated?
A
500
