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[Primary] GeoCommand - Ash Cloud Shift
This document outlines the operations of the Geocommand team in response to the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption in 2010, detailing the updates on seismic activity, ash cloud effects, air traffic disruptions, and health warnings. It highlights the broader implications on local residents, airlines, and the environmental impact, alongside specific figures related to financial losses in the aviation industry. The simulation emphasizes the real-world consequences of volcanic eruptions and the role of geographers in monitoring such events.
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[Primary] GeoCommand - Ash Cloud Shift
- 4. Welcome to yourshift at GeoCommand - the European Geographical Advisory Service. You are in for a busy shift!
- 6. Your job isto operate the 140 Console. The 140 Console broadcasts news updates. Each update is a maximum of 140 characters.
- 8. You will receiveupdates from four different information streams. Air Traffic Meteorology Tectonic Health
- 10. This sound announces a new update. This sound requests a new 140 Console update. You will be asked to produce 140 Console updates about certain topics.
- 12. Your shift isabout to start!
- 14.
- 15. An unusual geographic event has occurred. Strong seismic Tectonic vibrations have been measured. They originate in the region of Iceland.
- 17.
- 18. Iceland Eyjafjallajökull Tectonic Norway UK Location details. (Eyjafjallajökull: pronounced eye-a-fyat-la-yo-kutl)
- 21. 140 Console Update Wherehas the extreme geographical event occurred? What do we know so far?
- 23.
- 24. On 26th February2010, unusual seismic activity along with rapid Tectonic expansion of the Earth's crust was registered by the Meteorological Institute of Iceland.
- 26.
- 27. The volcano became Tectonic more active on the 20th March, 2010.
- 29.
- 30. Eyjafjallajökull erupted Tectonic on April 14th, 2010. (Eyjafjallajökull: pronounced eye-a-fyat-la-yo-kutl)
- 32.
- 33. The eruption isthe first in Iceland since 2004. Tectonic It is the first eruption near Eyjafjallajökull since 1823. (Eyjafjallajökull: pronounced eye-a-fyat-la-yo-kutl)
- 36. 140 Console Update Whatis the volcano’s eruption history?
- 38.
- 39.
- 41.
- 42. Ash cloud Norway Tectonic The Netherlands UK France
- 45. 140 Console Update Canyou summarise the current situation?
- 47.
- 48. The last eruptionin the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, in 1821, Tectonic caused serious flooding as the ice melted. (Eyjafjallajökull: pronounced eye-a-fyat-la-yo-kutl)
- 50.
- 51.
- 54. 140 Console Update Howdoes the eruption affect local people?
- 56.
- 57. The interaction of magma with water Tectonic created a plume of volcanic ash and gas over 10 km high.
- 59.
- 60. Currently, high pressure over the North Atlantic Meteorology is directing the ash cloud towards the United Kingdom.
- 62.
- 63. North-westerly winds spread the plume of ash Meteorology over North-Western Europe.
- 66. 140 Console Update Whatdo airlines need to know about the volcanic ash cloud?
- 68.
- 69. Health officials have told those with Health conditions such as asthma to stay indoors.
- 71.
- 72. The Health Protection Agency said the ash particles can cause itchy Health eyes, a runny nose, sore throat or dry mouth.
- 75. 140 Console Update What health risks are there from the volcanic ash?
- 77.
- 78.
- 80.
- 81. In the past10 years, more than 90 aircraft have suffered damage Air Traffic from volcanic ash, according to the International Civil Aviation Authority.
- 83.
- 84.
- 87. 140 Console Update Should aircraft be flying?
- 89.
- 90. The Met Officehave computer programs Meteorology that they can use to predict how the ash cloud will spread.
- 92.
- 93. Only a verysmall amount of ash is required to present a Air Traffic danger: less than 1 milligram per cubic metre
- 95.
- 96. Meltwater floods (known as jökulhlaup) are rushing down the Tectonic nearby rivers, and have caused 800 people to be evacuated.
- 98.
- 99.
- 101.
- 102. No flights couldmean a a shortage of goods such as asparagus, Air Traffic grapes, green onions, lettuce, pre-packed fruit, salad and flowers.
- 104.
- 105. Fruit is pre-slicedin African facilities and flown in. This means that even if companies Air Traffic could organise other workers, the fruit isn’t even in the right country.
- 107.
- 108. US president Barack Obama has also had to cancel plans to fly to Air Traffic Poland for the funeral of Polish president Lech Kaczyński.
- 110.
- 111. The International Air Transport Association said that altogether, Air Traffic European airlines were losing £130 million a day.
- 114. 140 Console Update Whatare some effects of cancelled air travel?
- 116.
- 117. Almost all the600 Icelandic people who were moved from their Tectonic homes early on Sunday morning have been allowed to return.
- 119.
- 120. Inhabitants of 14 Tectonic farms were still ordered to stay away.
- 122.
- 123. Dangerous toxic fumes are in the air in the immediate surroundings Health of the volcanic crater, which can cause permanent damage to the lungs if inhaled.
- 126. 140 Console Update How is the volcano affecting local people?
- 128.
- 129. Ingi Thor Jakobsson, manager of the Hotel Rangá located near the Eyjafjallajökull glacier: Tectonic “I hope the eruption continues for a while because it is very good for business” (Eyjafjallajökull: pronounced eye-a-fyat-la-yo-kutl)
- 131.
- 132. Ingi Thor Jakobsson, manager of the Hotel Rangá: “There aren't a lot of Tectonic four star restaurants that can offer dinner and a view of a volcanic eruption”
- 134.
- 135. Ingi Thor Jakobsson, manager of the Hotel Rangá: Tectonic “The hotel has begun offering helicopter rides over the volcano.”
- 137.
- 138. According to Adolf Arnason, a police officer at Hvolsvöllur (the closest police Tectonic station to the eruption), the area has seen a sharp increase in visitors this week.
- 140.
- 141. Most of thecountry remains unaffected by falling ash but south of the volcano, visibility Meteorology has been reduced to almost zero. Conditions are described as ‘extremely unpleasant’.
- 144. 140 Console Update Arethere any benefits from the eruption?
- 146.
- 147. The event isdescribed as "a major business and economic disaster" Air Traffic particularly with several European airlines already facing financial difficulties.
- 149.
- 150. The Icelandic Meteorological Office says that the light winds prevailing in Europe and large amounts of Meteorology unmelted glacial ice above the volcano means the situation is unlikely to change over the next few days.
- 152.
- 153. CO2 Emissions European AviationIndustry Eyjafjallajökull 350,000 tons of CO2 per day 150,000 tons of CO2 produced per day 200,000 tons of CO2 saved by 60% cancelled flights across Europe Meteorology
- 156. 140 Console Update What is the environmental impact of the eruption?
- 158.
- 159. Most families with children who are living in the fallout zone have Health chosen to leave. Those that remain are mostly farmers with livestock to look after.
- 161.
- 162. Air Traffic The ash cloud is expected to spread across Europe over the course of several days. There will be considerable disruption to air traffic.
- 164.
- 165. Asia-Pacific airlines, including Qantas, Air China and Thai Airways Air Traffic announce they have been forced to cancel more European flights.
- 168. 140 Console Update Yourshift is ending. Summary statement needed before handover.
- 170. This simulation hasbeen based on real events and information. You should now have a better understanding of the consequences of a volcanic eruption. You should also understand more about what Geographers actually do.