What are endogenous forces?
Forces from inside the Earth
The eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in 2010 closed airports all over Europe. True or false?
True
How thick was the layer of ash covering Icelandic fields after Eyjafjallajökull erupted?
About 15 cm
What natural feature lies on top of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano?
A glacier
Why did 200 people and animals from 20 farms have to be evacuated in Iceland?
Because lava and meltwater destroyed the land
Which Italian city’s airport often has to close because of Etna’s eruptions?
Catania
What threatens ski lifts and hotels on Etna?
Lava flows
Etna is the most active volcano in Europe. True or False?
True
Is the population density near Etna high or low?
High
Name one type of land use around Etna.
Pasture/Fruit & vegetable cultivation/Woodland/Vineyards/City/Airport/Railways/Ski lifts
What does magma turn into when it erupts from a volcano?
Lava
Why are densely populated regions more vulnerable during eruptions?
Because more people, houses, and infrastructure are affected.
When did the last eruption of Eyjafjallajökull take place?
From March till July 2010
How large was the uninhabited area covered by lava in Iceland?
About 3 km²
What destroyed an important road during the Eyjafjallajökull eruption?
Meltwater
How many people live near Mount Etna?
About one million
