Discusses the impact of the 1973 volcanic eruption

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Man Against Volcano: The Eruption on Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

Discusses the impact of the 1973 volcanic eruption

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By Richard S. Williams, Jr. (au); James G. Moore (au)
Year: 1983
Pages: 27
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1437900429

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Discusses the impact of the 1973 volcanic eruption of Eldfell on the fishing port of Vestmannaeyjar on the island of Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland. Before the eruption was over, approx. one-third of the town had been obliterated, but, more importantly, the potential damage probably was reduced by the spraying of seawater onto the advancing lava flows. There was interest in the course of the Heimaey eruption because of the possibility that the procedures used to control flowing lava & to reduce the damage to a modern town may some day be useful in Hawaii & possibly even in the continental U.S. Photos, maps & drawings.

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