Mauna Loa (1984)

A2 revision for Unit 4 Edexcel exam (or any other exam which requires knowledge of tectonic case studies)

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  • Created on: 28-12-11 15:26
On which dates in 1984 did the eruption continue for?
24 March - 15 April
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What type of volcano is Mauna Loa?
Shield
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Hilo, a small village close to the volcano, was at risk from what?
Lava Flow
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How many people (approx.) were killed during the volcano?
None
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Power was cut out in some areas of the island, including the volcanoes own observatory. How was this dealt with?
Diesel generator
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What was the damage estimate for property on the Island?
$62 million
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What type of plate boundary is Hawaii located on?
Hotspot
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Card 2

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What type of volcano is Mauna Loa?

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Shield

Card 3

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Hilo, a small village close to the volcano, was at risk from what?

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Card 4

Front

How many people (approx.) were killed during the volcano?

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Card 5

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Power was cut out in some areas of the island, including the volcanoes own observatory. How was this dealt with?

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