Iceland. Living with volcanoes
Description
Focusing primarily on the 2010 eruption, this resource first asks why people choose to live in volcanic regions? The opportunities for geo-thermal power, tourism and agriculture are considered. It then explores the impacts of the Eyjafjallajokull eruption and responses to it including the role of: emergency planning; early warning systems and better volcanic ash forecasting.
Runtime
43 min
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2013
Database
Alexander Street
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