Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
Project Type
individual
Authors' Class Standing
Junior
Lead Presenter's Name
LILIAN NG'ANG'A
Faculty Mentor Name
Wes Lewis & Dr. Kelly George
Abstract
Iceland is greatly known for its volcanic activities as there are several eruptions that have occurred over the years. The country’s volcanology is due to Iceland’s location on the mid-Atlantic Ridge, which is a divergent tectonic boundary1. Consequently, the country is responsible for a third of all the fresh lava on earth2. This research entails the effects of volcanology on Iceland and how the Icelandic people have adapted to these eruptions. The methods used to collect data were secondary sources, interviews and observation. It was evident that the volcanic activities have had tremendous effects on the Icelandic people and the surrounding countries. Some of the affected sectors include aviation, soil, agriculture, tour-ism, research and many more.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
Yes, Spark Grant
EFFECTS OF VOLCANICITY IN ICELAND
Iceland is greatly known for its volcanic activities as there are several eruptions that have occurred over the years. The country’s volcanology is due to Iceland’s location on the mid-Atlantic Ridge, which is a divergent tectonic boundary1. Consequently, the country is responsible for a third of all the fresh lava on earth2. This research entails the effects of volcanology on Iceland and how the Icelandic people have adapted to these eruptions. The methods used to collect data were secondary sources, interviews and observation. It was evident that the volcanic activities have had tremendous effects on the Icelandic people and the surrounding countries. Some of the affected sectors include aviation, soil, agriculture, tour-ism, research and many more.