Eyjafjallajokull: A geography case study

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Eyjafjallajokull: A geography case study
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Hazardous earth: Volcanoes
Inside
Includes answers
Resource type
Video
Worksheet
Continents
Europe

A free 15-minute video from Discover the World Education on the causes and impacts of the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull, Iceland, in 2010. The video also considers volcano monitoring and preparedness, and the potential impacts of the future eruption of nearby Katla.

It is suitable for key stages 3–5 and serves as excellent support for the study of tectonic hazards and their associated risks.

The video is available here:

Eyjafjallajokull Case Study from DiscovertheWorldEducation on Vimeo.

Accompanying worksheets, with answers, can be downloaded in the zipped folder. 

The video covers:

  • the causes and impacts of the eruption, with visits to some of the localities directly affected by the disaster
  • volcano monitoring and preparedness
  • the impacts associated with the future eruption of Katla
  • the positive impacts of the volcanic eruption on tourism in Iceland.

It shows how detailed scientific knowledge and monitoring allow people in Iceland not only to understand the threats posed by volcanic eruptions but also to see the benefits of living in the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’.

This short film combines narrative with:

  • interviews with local experts (including geology writer and broadcaster Ari Trausti)
  • footage of the 2010 eruption
  • supporting maps and diagrams.

Eyjafjallajokull: A geography case study received the Highly Commended Award at the Scottish Association of Geography Teachers Conference and the Silver Award at the Geographical Association Awards.

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