Hazards - Eyjajafjallajokull Flashcards
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What year was the Eyjajafjallajokull eruption?
2010
What type of volcano is Eyjajafjallajokull?
Composite stratovolcano
What type of plate margin does Eyjajafjallajokull lay on?
Constructive plate margin
What were the primary impacts of the Eyjajafjallajokull eruption?
- Ash blocked the sun, disrupting agriculture and transport.
- European airspace brought to a standstill. Airlines lost £130m a day. No fly zone imposed.
- Healthcare issues for locals breathing in toxic gases.
How many deaths were caused by the Eyjajafjallajokull eruption?
0
What were the secondary impacts of the Eyjajafjallajokull eruption?
- Flooding caused by glacier melt (Jokulhlaups).
- Tourism disrupted due to negative publicity.
What were the main responses to the Eyjajafjallajokull eruption?
- 800 people evacuated
- Inspired by Iceland tourism campaign.
- Exclusion zone set up in volcanic area.
How many months did the Eyjajafjallajokull eruption last for?
2 months
How many people were evacuated due to the Iceland eruption?
800
How much money in millions did airlines lose a day as a result of the Iceland 2010 eruption?
£130 million
What is a Jokullhaup?
A glacial lake outburst flood
What other forms of transportation saw an increase in passengers as a result of the Iceland eruption?
Trains (e.g. Eurostar)
How many tourists visited Iceland in 2010?
1 million
How many tourists visited Iceland in 2017?
2.2 million
What was erupted in the first phase of the 2010 Iceland eruption?
Basaltic lava
What was erupted in the second phase of the 2010 Iceland eruption?
Tephra and andesitic lava (more explosive)
