E15 (Eyjafjallajokull) Flashcards
Statistics and Facts
1
Q
When did E15 erupt?
A
2010
2
Q
What did the E15 eruption cause to be released into the atmosphere?
A
Ash plume 11,000m into he air.
3
Q
What disruption did E15 cause?
A
The greatest shutdown of air space since WWII, and cost airlines ~£130 million per day. (Carbon emissions fell enough from shut down to counter balance the volume of CO2 released from the eruption).
