Iceland: Living with Volcanoes

Synopsis

Focusing primarily on the 2010 eruption, this resource 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 Eyjafjallajokull eruption and responses to it including the role of: emergency planning; early warning systems and better volcanic ash forecasting.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2013

Notes

Pumpkin DVDs come with a free site licence for schools. HE/FE Institutions need to buy a site licence.

Subjects

Geography

Keywords

disasters; geothermal power; Iceland; tourism; volcanoes

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 PAL

Price

£49.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

35 minutes

Year

2013

Distributor

Name

Pumpkin Interactive

Email

orders@pumpkin-interactive.co.uk.

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