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Volcanism In Iceland

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Page 1: Volcanism In Iceland

Volcanism Volcanism in Icelandin Iceland

Local, Global and Economic EffectsLocal, Global and Economic Effects

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Why is Iceland Why is Iceland Volcanically Active?Volcanically Active?

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Built on Mid-atlantic Ridge (spreading zone) 20 million years ago, spreading can be observed on land

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Built on Mid-atlantic Ridge (spreading zone) 20 million years ago, spreading can be observed on land

Since 834 A.D. 18 of the 130 volcanoes have erupted, constituting 30% of global lava flow in the same time period

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Built on Mid-atlantic Ridge (spreading zone) 20 million years ago, spreading can be observed on land

Since 834 A.D. 18 of the 130 volcanoes have erupted, constituting 30% of global lava flow in the same time period

Volcanists travel to Iceland to witness Geological effects

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Local & Global Effects of Local & Global Effects of Iceland’s VolcanoesIceland’s Volcanoes

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Laki Eruption, June 8, 1783

122 megatons of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere

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Laki Eruption, June 8, 1783

Acidic rain resulted in acidic soil, killing and preventing plants from growing

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Laki Eruption, June 8, 1783

pH of the aerosol may have been less than 2.0

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Energy From the EarthEnergy From the Earth

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Geothermal energy has been used since prehistoric times.

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Geothermal energy comes from radioactive decay of minerals..

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Geothermal energy is released through volcanoes, fumaroles, hot

spring, and geysers

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Uses of Geothermal Energy in Iceland

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Iceland’s Volcanic Iceland’s Volcanic EconomyEconomy

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Economy in Iceland Relies on Earth for Resources

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Economy in Iceland Relies on Earth for Resources

Geothermal Energy

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Economy in Iceland Relies on Earth for Resources

Oil & Natural Gas

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Economy in Iceland Relies on Earth for Resources

Municipal Pools

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Volcanism Volcanism in Icelandin Iceland