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E-15 Volcano 2010 - Coggle Diagram
E-15 Volcano 2010
Cause of Eruption
The eruption began when a fissure opened on the flank of Eyjafjallajokull in March, revealing that it was inflating with magma
Local Impacts
Social
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Those living in rural areas downwind of the volcano had to wear goggles and facemasks to protect themselves from the thick ash
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Regional Impacts
Social
Air operators lost millions of pounds daily as many flights were cancelled over the week airspace was closed
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Environmental
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Ash deposited, dissolved iron into the North Atlantic, triggering a plankton boom
Link to global governance and how with depleting populations in areas such as Antarctica, populations are still growing
Short Term
The eruption on the 14th of April set off a major flood, ordering7,000 people to evacuate
Long Term
Symptoms like eczema, back pain and myalgia were experienced
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Long Term Responses
On April 14th, the Icelandic Red Cross immediately mobilized around 35 staff and volunteers and opened four shelters where more than 200 people found refuge
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