Icelandic Volcanic Eruptions

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The purpose of this essay is to summarise the following article: “‘Now that the dust has settled…’ the impacts of Icelandic volcanic eruptions” (Fiona S. Tweed, 2012). The important research theories of this article look at eruptions, how they can have a global impact; from eruptions in 1362 to eruptions in 2010. Involved in the eruptions, are hazards which are another important research theory within the article. A natural hazard is something which has the potential to damage human life, including property.

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