Mt Pinatubo, Philippines Flashcards
1
Q
Background
A
Now active strata volcano in Cabusilan Mountains
Largest eruption for 50 years
Subduction zone
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology + US Geological Survey
• following H2S egg smell and steam explosions
❤️American naval base = unusual amount of monitoring for LEDC❤️
= VOLCANIC HAZARDS MAP AND SET UP 6 POINT SCALE TO WARN PEOPLE
2
Q
Impacts
A
Over 800 died
- 350 from primary impacts (lack response)
- rest from secondary (shows impact)
MOST VULNERABLE = tribal Aetas people
•lived on “holy mountain” slopes
•isolated lifestyle
•94% camp deaths
NO ERUPTION EXPERIENCE INCREASED VULNERABILITY
3
Q
Date
A
1991
