Iceland. Living with Volcanoes
Description
Focussing primarily on Iceland's most recent eruption, this program 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 recent eruptions and responses to them, including the role of emergency planning, early warning systems and better volcanic ash forecasting.
Runtime
43 min
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2014], c2013
Database
Films on Demand
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