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.
Web
http://www.pumpkintv.co.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 01179 240 250
Fax
+44 (0) 5602 096 668
Address
22a Backfields Lane
Bristol
BS2 8QW
United Kingdom

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