VIK local case study:

Question 1

Key facts:

Answer 1

Population approx 500

Avg temp 5.3 degrees

Located on M1, main ringroad around Iceland.

Question 2

Character of VIK and benefits from E15:

Answer 2

• Black sand beaches due to volcanic activity.
• Local church is the evacuation point (social)

Immersive museum opened in 2018. Icelandic Lava show educates people on volcano and is a huge tourist attraction.

Question 3

Vik hazard management cycle plan:

Answer 3

• Residents of VIK evacuate to local church in the case of an eruption

If houses are abandoned orange plackards are left on doors so rescue teams do not waste their time

Icelands catastrophe insurance covers physical losses due to volcanic eruptions. earthquakes, landslides and floods. Shows good co-operation between scientists and local and international governments

IMO increases safety by monitoring hazards and predicting any volcanic activity. Also, issue alerts about impending natural disasters so evacuation can take place.