Size of tectonic hazard Flashcards
1
Q
Mount St. Helens date and VEI
A
18th May 1980 and VEI of 5
2
Q
What did it cause?
A
Lahars and ashfall - both dangerous
3
Q
How many killed, home destroyed or damaged?
A
57 killed
Least 200 homes destroyed/damaged
Quite small for large eruption
4
Q
Why were these so low?
A
Management schemes
1. Prediction of earthquake - move civilians
5
Q
Mount Pinatubo where, date and VEI
A
Philippines
1991
VEI of 6
6
Q
How many killed, property lost?
A
800 killed
Almost half billion dollars lost in property and economic damage
