La pama- eq 2

Question 1

root causes

Answer 1

economy is reliant on agriculture and tourism

Question 2

dynamic pressures

Answer 2

-increased urban development in volcanic areas can create more exposure to hazards
–deforestation for agriculture can affect natural boundaries

Question 3

unsafe conditions

Answer 3

-island’s topography can amplify the effects of volcanic eruptions e.g lava flows and ash fall
-level of public awareness varied

Question 4

social impacts- how many homes and buildings needed rebuilding

Answer 4

homes- over 1300
utility buildings- over 1500

Question 5

social impact- how many deaths? how many unaffected?

Answer 5

no deaths 85,000 unaffected

Question 6

economic impact- what was destructed

Answer 6

-crop destruction and the prohibition of fishing in certain areas had severe economic impacts

Question 7

economic impact- how much does the primary sector generate of the economy

Answer 7

50%
-banana production dominant source of income

Question 8

environmental impact

Answer 8

The eruption emitted toxic gases within a radius of 2.5 km
-caused chlorotic damage to the surrounding forests up to 7 km

Question 9

why was la pama vulnerable

Answer 9

-volcanic landscapes with steep slopes which can exacerbate the lava flows, ash fall and landslides
-many homes and infrastructures where built near the volcano
-local infrastructures were not fully prepared for the scale of the eruption