Topic # 12

The newly erupted volcano is located in Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland. This volcano has not just erupted once, put has multiple times. Iceland is one of the countries located between the United States and Europe. It is an Island and is found in the North Atlantic Ocean. Eyjafjallajökull is a city in Iceland that is located on a glacier. When this volcano erupted, the people living around it were forced to flee from their homes. while these people were directly linked to the eruption, it has hurt other people's lives as well. The ash has spread all across Europe and has delayed many flights.
This volcano has not only affected flights, but it has effected the climates of some places. Because of its location and impact, it has had the ability to effect weather in New Jersey with record amounts of snow and in Egypt, which experienced a horrible drought.
In accordance with the climate, it has also effected the economy of many places. I mentioned before that there were many flights being delayed. Because of this valcano, planes are forced to stay on the ground. This is hurting many companies in that their money makers are forced to stay on the ground. another thing that I was reading is about farming. This valcano has burned through many farms, which will have an impact on food trading. This as well will hurt the economy.



The geography of this valcano is very interesting. Iceland sits on two different tectonic plates. These plates are not running into each other like they normally do in other places. These plates are seperating from each other. This seperation allows magme to flow up from the earth through these valcanoes.
The main effect that the volcano has had on politics is through the no flights area. Because of the massive ash clouds, the planes are not able to fly. This leaves many people staranded at where they are. This volcano is said to maybe push back the British elections. It has also kept President Obama from attending Lech Kaczynski's funeral. Not only are political leaders stopped, but all other people are to. This can affect people's jobs and where they are able to travel.
This volcano has had a massive impact on our world today. This shows how important geography is and what kind of impact it can have. Not just one country has been effected, but half of the world is effected. This influence of geography will only get stronger.