Icelandic Volcano Flashcards
1
Q
What plate boundary is it
A
It is a conservative plate boundary where the North American and Eurasian plates meet
2
Q
When was the eruption
A
April 2010
3
Q
Were they prepared
A
Yes as Iceland is very volcanic
4
Q
How much ash was there
A
230m3
5
Q
Why was it so ashy
A
The glaciers melted from the heat and the water reacted with the volcano
6
Q
How many people evacuated
A
700
7
Q
Why couldn‘t planes fly anywhere
A
Because the ash particles damage the plane engines
8
Q
How much money did Kenya loose from not being able to export
A
1.8 Million per Day
