E-15 volcanic Eruption Flashcards
(13 cards)
When did the eruption start
March 2010
Where did it occur
The E-15 glacier
125 km south of Reykjavik
Which plates did it happen on
Eurasian and North American
What type of boundary were they on
Constructive plates (Plates moving apart)
When did the eruption become dangerous
mid April
How many flights cancelled
over 100,000
What was the damage worth
over £1 billion
Other impacts
Fresh Food imports stopped Many people stranded Events were cancelled The sun was blocked out due to the ash Crops damaged Water contaminated with fluoride Places were flooded from the melting glacier
Were there any good impacts from the eruption
Yes, it is now a tourist attraction
Which airlines sent planes to help stranded people
Ryanair and Thomas Cook
What did insurance companies do to help
Cut down premiums
What did Iceland do with other volcanoes afterwards
Monitored them 24/7
What did the emergency services do
Sent in people to evacuate and stopped important places from being flooded
