Volcano Example: Eyjafjallajokull Flashcards
1
Q
Date (1)
A
- April/May 2010
2
Q
Spelling (1)
A
- EY….JAF…JALLA…JOKULL
3
Q
VEI (1)
A
- 2/4
4
Q
Iceland Physical Location (3)
A
- Iceland is thought to be located over a hot spot in the upper mantle
- So there is more magma production and volcanic activity
- Than might otherwise be expected in this location (4)
5
Q
Ash contained 58% silica
A
a
6
Q
Europe lost ___________ due to the eruption
A
- $2.6 billion of GDP