Lesson 11- Are all volcanic eruptions the same ?

Question 1

Physical characteristics including tectonic set up and hazards created

Answer 1

• Similar-Both composite, stratovolcanoes with hotspot underneath
• Differences-Niragongo had large lava flows, Iceland had a large ash cloud

Question 2

Impacts of the eruption

Answer 2

• Similar-both had many earthquakes proir
• Differences-15% covered in lava in Goma, homes damaged by ash cloud and looting broke out

Question 3

Responses to the eruptions

Answer 3

• Similar-people were evacuated from the vicinity of the volcano
• Differences-EU developed better air traffic management, some uneducated fled to the volcano in Niragongo

Question 4

Physical factors (VEI)

Answer 4

• VEI of Niragongo- 1
• VEI of Iceland- 4