Eyjafjallajökull Flashcards
When did it erupt?
Around the Easter holidays - April 14th 2010 was when activity started.
Which tectonic plates were involved in Eyjafjallajökull’s formation?
N.American plate - moving West - and the Eurasian plate - moving East.
Was the eruption typical or atypical and why?
This was an atypical eruption as the eruptions from Eyjafjallajökull are usually non-violent.
What type of plate margin is Eyjafjallajökull situated on
Constructive. This is surprising as constructive plate boundaries generally produce frequent but non-violent eruptions.
How many flights were cancelled in the 8 day worldwide travel ban?
107,000 flights were cancelled affecting 10 million passengers, according to IATA.
How much revenue was lost daily [by airlines] during the travel ban?
Around £130 million.
How was Kenya affected agriculturally?
50,000 farmers became unemployed due to the inability to transport perishable goods by air. 1 million flower stalks were unsold.
_________ farmers were evacuated.
500 and their families.
How long was the worldwide flight ban?
8 days.
What way of contacting authorities was put in place?
A 24hr hotline.
At Amsterdam airport the Netherlands Red Cross provided ________ beds.
1500 for stranded travellers.
How did the government repair infrastructure around the volcano?
Bulldozers were used to reconstruct roads around the volcano.
What system is now in place to improve the response?
An automatic text message system alerts anyone within 30 minutes of the volcano.
Why did farmers have to prevent livestock from drinking standing water?
The water sources were contaminated with ash and fluorine.
How much did the eruption cost the global economy?
$5billion.
