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Did Iceland have a volcanic island called Christmas Island. The eruption ceased and the island sunk. I remember flying from NY to Iceland and seeing the volcano in the ocean. Late '70's - early 80's.?
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What was the result of the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland?
all flights cancelled.particles from the volcano blew across and this could be a prblem for airoplanes
How many volcanoes are there in Iceland?
There are about 130 volcanic mountains in Iceland and 18 of them have erupted since Iceland was settled (874). Iceland is one of the most active volcanic sites in the world. Which is because not only is Iceland sitting on top of the boundary of the North-American and Eurasian tectonic plates but also on top of a volcanic hotspot in the Mid-Atlantic rift.
What type of volcano is laki in Iceland?
It is a caldera. A caldera is a cauldron-like volcanic feature usually formed by the collapse of land following a volcanic eruption.
Why did the volcanic eruption in Iceland stop flights over the UK?
The ash produced in the eruption is damaging to aircraft engines and so for safety flights were grounded at airports where flight paths of aircraft were affected by the ash cloud.
How often do volcanoes erupt in Iceland?
Iceland sits on a volcanic hotspot in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and has relatively frequent eruptions, though most occur in sparsely populated areas and pose little danger to people or property. The last eruption was on April 14, 2010.
When did the volcanic eruption in iceland occur?
April 14
Is there a special rescue squad in Iceland that is called into action after a volcanic eruption?
NO:(
How much people died during the Iceland volcanic eruption?
about 600
What type of natural disaster was the iceland ash cloud?
A Volcanic eruption.
What type of eruption was eldfell?
Eldfell is a volcano on the island of Heimaey in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, which is south of Iceland. The type of eruption was volcanic.
Which country in the region of Europe experienced a major volcanic eruption in April 2010?
Iceland.
How is Iceland's government responding to global concerns about the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption?
why wont ppl aanser
Did anyone die over the volcano in iceland?
There are no reported deaths directly related to the volcanic eruption.
Were is surtsey island located?
off the southern coast of Iceland, formed by volcanic eruption in 1963
How many people died as a result of the volcanic eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland?
0, no casulties has been reported.
Is it safe to fly over Iceland now?
yes as the volcanic eruption is finished and there is no longer any dangers at the moment
What was the result of the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland?
all flights cancelled.particles from the volcano blew across and this could be a prblem for airoplanes
