mount etna Flashcards
What type of volcano is Mount Etna?
Active volcano on the east coast
It is characterized by effusive eruptions with low viscosity lava.
What plates converge at Mount Etna?
Eurasian plates
This tectonic activity contributes to its volcanic activity.
What is a significant benefit of Mount Etna’s eruptions?
Produces fertile volcanic soil
The nutrient-rich soil is ideal for agriculture.
How many people live near Mount Etna?
Over 900,000 people
This population is affected by the volcanic activity.
What was a primary economic impact of the 2002 eruption?
Cost the government €88 million
This includes the destruction of infrastructure and tourism.
What were the social impacts of the 2002 eruption?
11,000 people left homeless
Many families were displaced due to the destruction.
What environmental impact occurred due to the eruption?
Ash caused a lot of pollution
This affected air quality and local ecosystems.
What was the nickname given to Mount Etna by locals?
‘Montebello’
This translates to ‘beautiful mountain’ in English.
What happened to local jobs as a result of the eruption?
75% of jobs lost
Many vineyards and family businesses were destroyed.
What was a short-term response to the eruption?
Moved people to temporary accommodation
This was done by the Italian and US governments.
What type of structure was used to stop lava flow?
2-tonne lava concrete block
This was an emergency measure to protect populated areas.
What long-term response involved monitoring the volcano?
INGV monitored volcanoes for 20 years
This was done with a permanent network of remote sensors.
Fill in the blank: The eruption destroyed the tourism cable car system costing the government ______.
€88 million
True or False: The local economy lost €140 million due to the eruption.
True
What was a significant agricultural impact of the eruption?
Crops were destroyed
This included vineyards which were vital to the local economy.
