Mount Pinatubo

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  • Created on: 26-05-22 15:24
Where is Mount Pinatubo?
The Philippines
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Which 2 plates were involved and what kind were they?
Eurasian - continental
Philippine - oceanic
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Which type plate boundary cause the volcanoe?
Destructive
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When did the volcano erupt?
1991
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how many people were killed?
847
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how many millions in damages was there?
700
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What was the name of the airport that was closed?
Manila
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How much did the earth cool down after Pinatubo erupted?
0.5 degrees
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What does the USGS stand for and what did they do?
United States Geological Service
- helped predict the disaster.
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Name 2 ways in which the Philippines prepared for the eruption.
Evacuation camps built for refugees
Warning systems
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What is the name of the local people affected by disease?
Aeta
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Name 2 ways in which the event could have been better managed.
prediction - set up permanent monitoring points.
preparation - storage of medical supplies, food and water.
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