Mt Merapi Eruption Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Cause + Location
A
VEI 4
Destructive boundary
Composite volcano
Located on Java island (11,000 population) in densely populated area
2
Q
Economic Impacts
A
Caused 70% reduction in international tourism
3
Q
Social Impacts
A
800 degrees heat clouds
Bronggang under 30m ash
300+ deaths
Pyroclastic flow
Much livelihood was lost which left people with no income
4
Q
Regional Impacts
A
800 degree heat clouds spread 10km
Sulfur dioxide blown across Indian Ocean and to Australia (Acid rain + ecosystem damage)
Regional flight disruption due to ash cloud
5
Q
Global Impacts
A
Tourism and agriculture exports affected (rice, palm oil)
6
Q
Response
A
Indonesian gov = immediate evac, immediate shelter
Locals = Crisis map forums
Red cross = set up a hospital
