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In the News (Wed 11 Nov 09)

  
  The Laki and Grimsvotn Eruptions of 1783-1785
Laki is also known for its atmospheric effects.
The convective eruption column of Laki carried gases to altitudes of 15 km.
In Iceland, the haze lead to the loss of most of the islands livestock (by eating fluorine contaminated grass), crop failure (by acid rain) and the death of 9,000 people, one-quarter of the human residents (by famine).
volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/volc_images/europe_west_asia/laki.html   (453 words)

  
 Laki, Heaven's Sweet, Smiling, Shining Angel
Laki was a one in a gigazillion friend, companion, buddy, and Earth angel.
Laki helped me keep my faith in love and life, even when severely tested, because she herself was loving-kindness...
Smiling her preciously sweet smile, Laki was the picture of sparkling health, bounding with joy to be going on her morning walk.
www.geocities.com /~olelo/shelties/laki.html   (0 words)

  
 Laki
In all, it is expected that around 9000 people died as a result of the Laki eruption, mostly due to starvation.
While the population was decreasing at the time of the eruption, the large effects from Laki can still be inferred from the graph.
Jackson, E., 1982, the Laki eruption of 1783: Impacts on Population and Settlement in Iceland: Geography, v.
www.u.arizona.edu /~ohurd/Laki.html   (0 words)

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