Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Στρατηγικές Διαχείρισης Καταστροφών και Κρίσεων στους Διοικητικούς και Αναπτυξιακούς ΤομείςLibrary of the School of Science
Author:
Macheimaris Charilaos
Supervisors info:
Κυριακόπουλος Κωνσταντίνος, Ομότιμος Καθηγητής ΕΚΠΑ, Πετρολογία - Ηφαιστειολογία, ΕΚΠΑ,
Δρ. Λέκκας Ευθύμιος, Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος, ΕΚΠΑ
Δρ. Λόζιος Στυλιανός, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Η έκρηξη του ηφαιστείου Cumbre Vieja στη νήσο La Palma (ΚΑΝΑΡΙΑ ΝΗΣΙΑ) και οι επιπτώσεις στην αεροπλοΐα
Translated title:
The eruption of Cumbre Vieja at La Palma (Canary Islands) and its concequences to aviation
Summary:
The eruption of a volcano belongs to the category of natural phenomenon, it is one of the most impressive natural phenomena, but there are multiple dangers for the areas that host them. The size and intensity of the explosions depends on many factors that have to do with the composition of the magma and the geotectonic background that accompanies this specific part of the planet. Volcanic eruptions threaten both humans and structures, and in many cases changes in the natural environment are violent, affecting even the planet's climate due to the changes they create in the atmosphere.
The purpose of this dissertation is the analysis of the risks identified in the wider area of the volcano in direct relation to the aircraft and the development of ways to manage such situations by the competent bodies, in case of a volcanic eruption.
Aviation is proving particularly sensitive to a volcanic eruption due to the ash clouds being ejected by a volcano leading to even the cessation of operations at sensitive airports. We will analyze the volcanic eruption from the volcano Cumbre Vieja that took place on September 19, 2021 on the island of La Palma and the effects that this eruption had on both the island and the vulnerable air transportations.
Main subject category:
Science
Keywords:
Crisis Management Strategies, Environment, Natural Disasters, Volcanic Eruptions, Environmental Impact, Natural Environment, Structured Environment, Human Impact, Contribution, Volcanic Explosion Management, Aviation, Volcanic Tephra.
