What is a volcanic eruption?
A volcanic eruption happens when molten rock, called magma, rises from deep inside the Earth and bursts out of a volcano. When a volcano erupts, lava, ash, and gases escape. Some eruptions explode with huge force, sending ash and rocks high into the sky. Others are quieter, with lava flowing slowly down the volcano’s sides, creating new land as it cools.
While we don’t have any volcanoes within Hampshire, we could be impacted by volcanoes across Europe. These include Santorini in the Aegean Sea, Vesuvius in Italy, and the volcanoes in Iceland (such as Bárðarbunga and Eyjafjallajökull).
The volcanoes in Iceland are of most concern as they are closest to the UK, and if they were to erupt could impact air traffic across Europe due to the ash cloud created by the volcano.
To learn more about volcanoes follow the link below to the British Geological Survey.
British Geological Survey – Volcanoes
What does the Local Resilience Forum do to prepare?
The Local Resilience Forum has robust business continuity arrangements and would conduct assessments to ensure critical services are continued.
How can you prepare?
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