Restless Earth - Volcano Case Studies

Question 1

For how many years was Chance’s Peak in constant activity?

Answer 1

Eight.

Question 2

What was the effect of the eruption at Chance’s Peak on the landscape?

Answer 2

• Pyroclastic flows enveloped the south of the island.
• Crops in the south destroyed - very little farming in the North.
• Plymouth (capital city) left a wasteland.

Question 3

How many people died in the Pyroclastic flows from Chance’s Peak?

Answer 3

19

Question 4

What was the effect of the eruption at Chance’s Peak on the housing situation?

Answer 4

2/3 of all housing was destroyed. Those left homeless moved north which quickly became overcrowded. As such 6,000 people moved out of the country.

Question 5

What was the effect of the eruption at Chance’s Peak on tourism in Montserrat?

Answer 5

It got fell because the attractive south and airport weren’t safe.

Question 6

What was the effect of the eruption at Chance’s Peak on employment?

Answer 6

Unemployment reached an all time high.

Question 7

Where is Eyjafjallajökull located?

Answer 7

Iceland

Question 8

Where is Chance’s Peak located?

Answer 8

Montserrat.

Question 9

Describe the eruption at Eyjafjallajökull.

Answer 9

A 500 metre fissure opened up under a sheet of ice. The ice quickly melted, forming a large column of volcanic ash.

Question 10

What were the effects of the eruption at Eyjafjallajökull on Iceland?

Answer 10

• Floods from the ice melting
• Farmland damaged and hit with heavy ash fall
• Ash poisoned livestock
• Some roads destroyed
• Decline in air quality forced people indoors
• 10,000 tourists arrived to see the eruption

Question 11

What were the effects of the eruption at Eyjafjallajökull on Europe?

Answer 11

• Airspace closure
• Flights disrupted
• Businesses lost trade
• Perishable foods wasted due to lack of transport
• Tourists were stranded because they couldn’t fly home