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1
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how many people were evacuated?

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800 people evacuated because of risk of flooding

2
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what road was closed?

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road between hvoisvollur and vik was closed for several days

3
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what did engineers do to the roads?

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opened gaps to allow melt water to escape and to protect bridges from collapsing

4
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how was farming disrupted?

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farmers had to keep their animals indoors, however little damage to vegetation
long term - ash benefitted soil fertility

5
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how were airlines affected?

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airport closed from 23rd april for several days - extended

passengers had to be bussed to akureyn airport on north coast of island

6
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7-8th may?

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schools closed, people told to remain indoors, minor health problems e.g. eye irritations, dry throats

7
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what were the INITIAL impacts on tourism?

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tourist organisations exploited situation e.g. helicopter, bus and jeep tours to view eruption - by end of march 10,000 people has visited
other tourist attractions benefitted e.g. glacial lagoon

8
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what were the FINAL impacts on tourism?

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roads temporarily closed affected attractions e.g. waterfall and folk museum, hotels at vík. day tours from reykjavík to view eruption continued

9
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what was the main impact on tourism?

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closed air space across Europe prevented European visitors from going to iceland