Volcanic Case Study: Mount Merapi (Indonesia) Flashcards
1
Q
Why is Indonesia vulnerable to volcanic hazards?
A
Located on the Ring of Fire, where several tectonic plates meet.
High population density near volcanoes.
Low-income country with limited resources for disaster response.
2
Q
What caused the 2010 Mount Merapi eruption?
A
Subduction of the Indo-Australian Plate under the Eurasian Plate at a destructive boundary.
3
Q
What volcanic hazards occurred during the eruption?
A
Pyroclastic flows (up to 4 km away).
Lava flows.
Ash clouds disrupted flights and caused breathing issues.
Lahars during heavy rainfall
