Volcanic Eruption Eyjafjallajokull Flashcards
what was the tectonic setting of the Volcano
The mid-Atlantic ridge where the Eurasian and North American continental plates move apart
we are scientists able to predict this volcanic eruption
Yes, they first detected small seismic activity that gave evidence of magma pouring into the volcano
what was the scale of the volcanic eruption?
Impact people locally less than globally
Where was the location of the volcanic eruption within Iceland?
Close to the coast in Upland rural area, South West
What were some social impacts of the volcanic eruption?
flights were cancelled, Nobody died from the volcano, grass was able to hold ash and a lack of visibility.
what was so good about grass been able to hold ash from the volcanic eruption
Farmers could grow more crops, and there was no worries of food shortages
How much money did it cost airlines to cancel all flights in and out of Britain?
130 million per day over 6 days
What were some economic impact of the volcanic erruption
flights were cancelled for six days, straight, boost in tourism, some embankments and buildings were broken to allow water to run free 
how many more tourists did the volcanic eruption bring?
1.7 million in 2015, which is five times the population
What are two environmental impacts of the volcanic eruption
ash travelling into the atmosphere and 150,000 tons of carbon dioxide released by the volcano each day 
what are the impacts mainly long-term or short-term?
Short-term long-term had more severe impact
what was the short-term management of the event?
The area was evacuated, the European Red Cross give out staff, resources, food and counselling
embankments with broken so meltwater could run faster
what were some long-term management strategies of the event?
Counselling and psychological support, especially for children
The EU developed an integrated structured plan for air traffic management after these events
Adapting homes and buildings to withstand the weight of Ashfall
