Kabir

Nature's fury: Volcanoes


 * __Hello my name is Kabir Singh and I go to a school called [|MICDS]. It is a school in [|St.Louis]. We are doing a project about natural disasters. The purpose of our projects is to show how our geography impacts our lives. This project will be combined with lots of science and history. There will be a current event historic event. There will be a expert coming in. There will also be safety tips included in my project. I hope you enjoy!__**


 * __The Science__**:[[file:volcanoes powerpoint.pptx]] **Click here to see my mega, awesome and super volcano power point!**

**Historic event**: Lava leaked out of Iceland's Mt. EYJAFJALLAJOKULL on March 20, 2010. It erupted many times with the strongest on April 14,2010. Ash spread 7 miles high from the volcano. It caused the cancellation over 500 flights from Europe to the United States. It injured 652 people in the area.Fortunately no one was killed during any of the eruptions. These were very devastating eruptions that also could have been much worse.

The eruptions could have been much worse but it also could have been less severe according to the Federal Emergency Medical Agency ([|FEMA].) They say that before the volcano eruptions they recommended that families should have built a kit which would include items like non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries. They should also prepare a portable kit and keep it in their car in case they are told to evacuate which would also include a pair of goggles and disposable breathing masks for each member of the family.They should have a family emergency evacuation plan. During the volcanic eruption they would need to avoid mudflows, which can move master than people can run. They should have a route mapped out that avoids river valleys and low lying areas, and also keep in touch and try to help their neighbors who need extra assistance. Citations:[|Ebsco]Walsh,Bryan "The Cloud that Closed the Continent 5/3/2010, Vol. 175 Issue 17, p24-29.
 * 1) **Here's my awesome volcano current event!** [[file:Natural Disasters Current Event.docx]]

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