Volcanoes II (Junior Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What percentage of homes in Iceland use geothermal energy?
What percentage of homes in Iceland use geothermal energy?
90%
How many visitors does the Blue Lagoon in Iceland attract annually?
How many visitors does the Blue Lagoon in Iceland attract annually?
400,000
How is volcanic hot water used in Iceland during winter?
How is volcanic hot water used in Iceland during winter?
Keeps roads and pavements ice-free
Which Icelandic volcano erupted in 2010 causing major disruptions?
Which Icelandic volcano erupted in 2010 causing major disruptions?
Eyjafjallajökull
How many flights were cancelled due to the 2010 volcanic eruption?
How many flights were cancelled due to the 2010 volcanic eruption?
Over 100,000
What was the financial loss from the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption?
What was the financial loss from the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption?
€1.3 billion
How many passengers were affected globally by the 2010 volcanic eruption?
How many passengers were affected globally by the 2010 volcanic eruption?
10 million
What do governments use hazard maps to predict?
What do governments use hazard maps to predict?
Areas at risk from lava flows
What is the purpose of creating exclusion zones near volcanoes?
What is the purpose of creating exclusion zones near volcanoes?
Stop people living in high-risk areas
Unlike earthquakes, what can often be done with volcanoes?
Unlike earthquakes, what can often be done with volcanoes?
They can be predicted
What can Lava Domes be a sign of?
What can Lava Domes be a sign of?
An impending volcanic eruption
Which country is mentioned as having international disaster response systems?
Which country is mentioned as having international disaster response systems?
Ireland