HE SG2 - El Fuego + E15

• What is the classification of Iceland?

  Advanced Country
• What is the classification of Guatemala?

  Emerging & developing country
• What is the Human Development Index (HDI) rank of Iceland?

  Rank 9
• What is the Human Development Index (HDI) rank of Guatemala?

  Rank 126
• What is the life expectancy in Iceland?

  82.7 years
• What is the life expectancy in Guatemala?

  73.7 years
• What is the GDP per capita in Iceland?

  $42,449
• What is the GDP per capita in Guatemala?

  $7,424
• What is the adult literacy rate in Iceland?

  99%
• What is the adult literacy rate in Guatemala?

  52.03%
• How many doctors are there per 1000 people in Iceland?

  3.79
• How many doctors are there per 1000 people in Guatemala?

  0.9
• What is the urban population percentage in Iceland?

  94.3%
• What is the urban population percentage in Guatemala?

  50%
• What is the population density in Iceland?

  3.35 people per square kilometre
• What is the population density in Guatemala?

  134 people per square kilometre
• What is the employment structure in Iceland for agriculture?

  Agriculture - 5.9%
• What is the employment structure in Iceland for services?

  Services - 73.7%
• What is the employment structure in Guatemala for agriculture?

  Agriculture - 29%
• What is the employment structure in Guatemala for services?

  Services - 50%
• How do contrasting levels of development affect volcanic eruption impacts in Iceland and Guatemala?

  • Iceland can mitigate volcanic impacts better due to wealth.
  • Guatemala's higher population density increases vulnerability.
• What is the estimated population around Fuego Volcano within 10 km?

  54,000
• How many people live within 30 km of Fuego Volcano?

  More than 1 million
• How many people live within 100 km of Fuego Volcano?

  Over 7 million
• What is Guatemala's economy rank in Latin America?

  Sixth-smallest economy
• What percentage of people in Guatemala live below the poverty line?

  Almost 60%
• Why do people choose to live near active volcanoes in Guatemala?

  Fertile soils for agriculture
• What is the traditional indigenous community in Guatemala?

  Mayan communities
• How do Mayans view volcanic eruptions?

  As hazards or opportunities
• What rituals did traditional Mayans perform regarding volcanoes?

  Bloodletting rituals and offerings
• What crops are grown in the fertile soils of Guatemala?

  Coffee and avocados
• What is the impact of poverty on communities near volcanoes in Guatemala?

  Limited choices for livelihood
• What percentage of the population in Alotenango is estimated to be illiterate?

  35%
• What is the common perception of safety among Guatemalans living near volcanoes?

  They are used to living near volcanoes
• What is the frequency of small eruptions from Fuego Volcano?

  Every 15 to 20 minutes
• What problems do towns near Fuego face?

  Regular evacuation orders
• What percentage of Guatemala's GDP does agriculture account for?

  20%
• What natural disasters does Guatemala struggle with?

  Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, landslides
• What was the date of the Fuego eruption in 2018?

  June 3
• What did seismometers show before the Fuego eruption?

  Shallow, frequent earthquakes