Icelandic Volcano Eruption (2010) Flashcards
(14 cards)
How many people were evacuated out of the danger zone ?
700 people
How much did it cost to reconstruct the damaged infrastructure ?
£12 million
Why did this impact tourism
This is because the ash cloud was so big that it disrupted the ability of plains to fly
What impact did this have on the crops ?
It caused for a whole years worth of crops which resulted in food shortages
How long was air traffic grounded for ?
8 days
What percent of all air traffic was grounded ?
48%
Why couldn’t planes fly
The ash cloud was so big that it was judged unsafe for air travel
How did this impact industries ?
Companies such as apple in japan and Nissan in the uk struggled due to not being able to have access to imported goods such as raw material.
How many Nissan vehicals were halted from production in the uk as a result of the earthquake ?
2000
How many tonnes of flowers were destroyed in Kenya as they couldn’t reach the uk ?
3000 tonnes
What was the total loses for airline companies and airport operators due to grounded flights ?
£1.1 billion
How long did the Icelandic government rebuild infrastructure for these who were trapped due to destroyed infrastructure ?
Less than 2 months
How did this event have a positive impact on tourism/ the economy
Had a long term growth, partly due to increased awareness of its natural beauty and attraction due to global coverage of the volcanic event
