Mount Merapi Impacts and Responses ( Indonesia ) Flashcards
How often is the volcano active?
active constantly since the 1600s
What lava type does mount Merapi produce?
Andesitic Lava
What shape is the volcano?
Cone shaped
What are Merapi eruptions typically like?
Violent and explosive with lava and ash usually present
When was the most significant recent eruption?
It erupted 3 times between October 25th - 26th 2010
After the eruptions finished how many were found dead?
18 with an additional 12 dying by the 30th of October
How large was the evacuation zone?
2okm from the mountain
How many were made homeless?
200,000
How many people were displaced?
320,000
What VEI was the eruption?
4 ( Slightly larger than Eyjafjallajökull )
How many died from the main eruption?
353
How many died from an earthquake caused by the volcano?
5000
How many evacuation centres were set up?
210
How many were part of national aid responses?
1600
What was given to farmers who’s livelihood’s were effected by the eruption?
Money
