tectonic hazards case studies Flashcards
1
Q
location of Iceland?
A
- found on a constructive plate boundary
- the Northern Hemisphere- East of Greenland- West of Norway
- Northwest of the UK- North Atlantic Ocean
2
Q
why does Iceland experience tectonic hazards?
A
- on the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate
- they are moving away from eachother due to ridge push which is powered by convection currents
3
Q
on what date were all flights in and out of the UK cancelled? (Iceland)
A
15th April 2010
4
Q
on what date did the eruption enter a more explosive state? (Iceland)
A
14th April
5
Q
primary effects of Iceland?
A
- flash flooding
- 230 million m3 of ash/ tephra
6
Q
what were the secondary impacts of Iceland?
A
- twenty farming families were evacuated
- cards covered in soot
- 95,000 flights were cancelled after Easter holidays
7
Q
what were the immediate responses to Iceland?
A
- farm animals were moved
- trenches were dug to get rid of flooding
- the Civil Protection Authority evacuated people
8
Q
long term responses to Iceland?
A
less carbon emissions
9
Q
when was the Italy earthquake?
A
6th April 2009
10
Q
what was the scale of the Italy earthquake?
A
6.3 on the Richter scale
11
Q
where was the Italy earthquake?
A
Abruzzo region of Italy
12
Q
what is the GDP per capita of Italy?
A
2.19 trillion
13
Q
what were the causes of the Italy earthquake?
A
- African plate boundary
- Eurasian plate boundary
- collision plate boundary
14
Q
primary effects of Italy earthquake?
A
- 308 people were killed
- 1500 people were injured
- 67, 500 people were made homeless
- 10,000- 15,000 buildings collapsed
15
Q
secondary effects of Italy earthquake?
A
- landslides and rockfalls
- mudflows
- number of students at L’Aquila university has decreased
- house prices and rents increased
