Volcano Chaiten Flashcards
1
Q
Where is chaiten located ?
A
Chaiten is located in southern chile
2
Q
When did chaiten last erupt ?
A
•may 2008
3
Q
What are some of the dangers of chaiten erupting ?
A
- plumes
- pyroclastic flows
- minor earthquakes
- Lahars
4
Q
How high did the ash cloud that was produced reach ?
A
•17 km high
5
Q
Why is chile vulnerable ?
A
- chile is located on a subduction zone
* the Andes mountain chain has over 40 active volcanoes and 122 in total
6
Q
What were the impacts ?
A
- about 4000 evacuated from the town of chaiten
- some schools highways and airports forced to close due to the ash
- ash falling caused Health issues
7
Q
Responses to the eruption
A
- Residents told not to drink the water
- face masks and fresh water distributed
- financial aid to small businesses
