Volcanoe - Mt Ontake (2014) Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Location
A
- Central Japan
- Lies on the ring of fire
- 200km from Tokyo
2
Q
Demographics
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Population = 123 million
GDP per capita = $49,000
3
Q
Primary impacts
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- 63 deaths
- over 40 people injured
4
Q
Secondary impacts
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- ash fall leading to respiratory issues
- psychological impacts
5
Q
short term responses
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- preparing local hospitals for incoming patients
- prioritising search and rescue teams
6
Q
Long term responses
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- increased monitoring of Mt Ontake
- promoting safer hiking routes on mountains
7
Q
what factors affect vulnerability in the area?
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- previous eruptions had minimal impacts, so lack of preparation
- minimal warnings prior to the eruption
- hiking is a popular activity in the region, so that increases risk
8
Q
association of the event to plate tectonic theories:
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- convergent plate boundary
- oceanic plate subducts and melts
- this magma moves up and break through the crust, causing an eruption
