Icelandic Volcanic Ash Hazard 2010 Flashcards
When was there first increase in seismic activity?
2009
When did the eruption officially last from?
March to October
Where did the second eruption occur?
Under the ice cap, increasing its explosive power.
How did flooding occur as a result of the volcanic eruption?
Heat from eruption melted large amounts of ice under ice cap.
How many local people were evacuated because of flood risk?
800
Where was there an airport closure?
Reykjavik
Why were schools closed and where in Iceland?
Southern Iceland
Poor air quality
What increased flood risk?
Ash mixed with melt water created lahars, falling into rivers raised channel beds, increasing flood risk
What airspace was closed?
European airspace
Which school holiday did the closure of European airspace collide with, which disrupted schools?
Easter holidays
How much did UK travel agents lose everyday?
£6 million
How many passengers worldwide were stranded?
7 million
What was the cost of the loss in productivity?
£400 million per day
What was the positive environmental impact of the closure of the European airspace?
Decline in air and noise pollution
How much did the International Air Transport Association lose in six days worldwide?
£1.2 billion
