Icelandic E15 Eruption

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    • Where is the E15 volcano located?
      Iceland
    • What are the coordinates of the E15 volcano?
      63.6° N latitude, 19.5° W longitude
    • What geological feature does Iceland sit on?
      The Mid-Atlantic Ridge
    • What type of boundary is found in Iceland?
      Divergent boundary
    • Why does Iceland experience frequent volcanic activity?
      Because of tectonic plate separation
    • When did the E15 volcano erupt?
      January 21, 2001
    • How long did the E15 eruption last?
      About 10 days
    • What type of eruption was the E15 eruption?
      Effusive eruption
    • What was the main characteristic of the lava flow during the E15 eruption?
      Lava flowed without a large explosion
    • What changes occurred to the landscape after the E15 eruption?
      New rock formations were created
    • How did the eruption affect vegetation?
      It destroyed or changed existing vegetation
    • What is the significance of Iceland's location on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
      It is prone to volcanic events
    • What was the first step residents took in response to the eruption?
      Planning evacuation routes and shelters
    • How did residents evacuate during the E15 eruption?
      They moved to safer areas with guidance
    • What type of facilities were designated for evacuees?
      Shelters equipped with essential supplies
    • How did community members support each other during the evacuation?
      Neighbors helped each other evacuate
    • What role did emergency services play during the eruption?
      They provided guidance and support
    • What are the two major tectonic plates shown in the image?
      North American Plate and Eurasian Plate
    • What is the significance of the boundary between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate shown in the image?
      It is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a divergent plate boundary where new oceanic crust is formed
    • What is the name of the major city shown in Iceland?
      Reykjavik
    • What are the key features of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge shown in the image?
      • Divergent plate boundary between North American and Eurasian plates
      • Location of new oceanic crust formation
      • Runs through the center of the Atlantic Ocean
      • Visible in Iceland where the plates are spreading apart
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