Nabro Volcano
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- Created on: 30-12-14 13:31
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- Nabro volcano
- stratovolcano, last erupted in June 2011
- In East Africa, Eritrea
- Emitted the highest levels of sulphur dioxide ever observed from Earth's orbit.
- Secondary Economic impact: Lake Afdera salt deposits contain sulphuric acid making them inedible.
- Many people made the living through selling the salt.
- Secondary Social impact: 48,000 people in areas effected by the eruption were in need of aid.
- This was because ash effected food and water supplies.
- Primary social Impact: On June 16th 2011 inhabitants of nearby villages were evacuated
- Meaning that many people had to leave behind homes possesions and work and needed somewhere to stay.
- Primary Economic Impact: Airline traffic was disrupted in the region.
- Airlines lost money through making alternative arrangements .
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