http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/Fimmvorduhals_2010_03_27_dawn.jpg

2010 Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull

As correct 17th April 2010.

Eyjafjallajökull eruption 21st March

Volcano webcam

Where is Eyjafjallajökull?

http://d-maps.com/carte.php?lib=europe_map&num_car=2233&lang=en

Volcano location

So... what happened?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/hi/about/newsid_8625000/8625035.stm

So... what happened?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Fimmvorduhals_second_fissure_2010_04_02.JPG

Iceland is located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

The North-American and Eurasian plates move apart- called constructive

plates.

This causes magma to rise to the surface and form volcanoes.

The latest eruption occurred under a glacier.

The water cooled the lava quickly resulting in glass particles entering the

plume.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ash_plume_from_Eyjafjallajokull_Volcano_over_the_North_Atlantic,_April_15,_2010_-_A2010105.1330.250m.jpg

April 15th Ash Plume- Image from NASA

European Space Agency Animation

Why can’t we fly?- Which are true?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Turbofan3_Unlabelled.gif

The particles erode the fans of the

engines.

The aircraft is likely to be hit by lava.

Ash blocks the ventilation system, causing the engines

to overheat and shut down.

Ash can add significant weight to

the aircraft and change its balance.

Glass in the plume melts and coats the internal parts of the

engine.

The particles can sandblast the

windscreen making it difficult to land.

Gases from the volcano could cause

the pilots to pass out.

Ash can cause damage to instruments that measure

pressure and airspeed.

Pilots are unable to navigate due to the poor visibility.

http://d-maps.com/carte.php?lib=europe_map&num_car=2233&lang=en

Where can’t we fly?

As correct 17th April 2010.

Limited Service

United KingdomAustriaBelgiumCroatiaCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyHungaryIrelandItalyLatviaLuxembourg

http://d-maps.com/carte.php?lib=europe_map&num_car=2233&lang=en

Where can’t we fly?

As correct 17th April 2010.

Limited Service

Moldova NetherlandsNorwayPolandRomaniaSerbiaBosniaMontenegroSwedenSwitzerlandUkraine

Wider impact...

What impact on the individual?An importer of fruit.

No flights

No fruit can be imported.

Fruit is left to rot.

Importer loses money.

Fruit shortage and price rises?

GCSE student on holiday

A teacher on holiday

A self-employed builder

Produce a similar diagram for one of these individuals.