WEEK 5, Volcanic Hazards in Germany 


 There are more than 30 volcanoes in Germany. Most of them are in the mountainous Siebengebirge and Eifel areas. Both of these areas are in the mid-west of Germany.  One particular part of the Eifel is even named after volcanoes and is called the Vulkaneifel which means volcanic Eifel.

Germany's volcanoes may seem harmless now, but experts believe they could erupt one day. Of course, we should not worry too much, as by one day these experts believe that to be several thousand years away!

Today the volcanoes in Germany are covered by dense forests on their slopes and clear water fills their crater lakes. Germany's volcanoes have been either been extinct for a thousand years, or are thoroughly deep sleepers. The last eruption occurred around 13,000 years ago.

https://ukgermanconnection.org

https://www.germany.travel.>vocanoes

https://www.sciencedaily.com.laachersee

Laacher See, also known as Lake Laach (pictured above) is a volcanic caldera lake in the southwestern part of Germany. It is in the Eifel mountain range, and is part of the East Eifel volcanic field within the larger Volcanic Eifel. The lake was formed by a Plinian eruption approximately 13,000 (Before Present) with a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 6, which is on the same scale as the Pinatubo eruption of 1991. The volcanic discharge which can be seen as mofettas on the southeastern shore of the lake are signs of dormant volcanism.

Mitigation: In Germany the volcanic hazard is classified as medium according to the information that is currently available. This means that the highest risk area is located at less than 50 km from a volcano for which a potentially damaging eruption has been recorded in the past 10,000 years and that future damaging eruptions are possible. Based on this information the impact of volcanic eruption should be considered in all phases of the project according to Think hazard. This includes Early Warning Action, Considering the Impact and imposing local Regulations. Additionally engaging with Technical Expertise will help coordinate and establish a relationship with the local volcano observatory/agency. 

https://thinkhazard.org.germany.volcano.mitigation  

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2024 at 1:28 AM

    Hello Kirk,
    Your post this week is very complex and informative! Your information and details regarding volcanic activity and the potential risk is orderly and is presented very well! I thought that your "Mitigation" portion of your blog is a nice addition, and, in my opinion, you exceeded expectations throughout! Great job!

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  2. BigRickFebruary 25, 2024 at 12:12 PM

    Hello Kirk,
    I enjoyed reading your post. I find Germany having 30 volcanoes is quite bizarre. I wouldn't have ever expected that. My country of choice is the Republic of Congo and they surprisingly have 0 active volcanoes but of course, having neighboring countries like Cameroon and the Dominican Republic of Congo that actually have volcanoes. Overall good job on your post keep it up!

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  3. Jordan ChiewpanichFebruary 25, 2024 at 8:24 PM

    Hi Kirk!
    I found it very interesting that Germany has 30 volcanoes, considering its location I never would have thought that. I also found it interesting that scientist believe the volcanoes could erupt again. Even if it would be in a few thousand years, my country is quite the opposite. It has 0 active volcanoes, , and also hasn't had an eruption in a couple thousand of years. Your mitigation section was very well worded. I also think early detection is one of the most important steps to staying safe in the face of a volcano.

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  4. Zaira February 26, 2024 at 12:23 AM

    Hi Kirk!
    I would have never guess that Germany would have that many volcanos. I would probably maybe guessed a couple but not 30! My country has no active volcanos so it is quite interesting to see the comparisons between other countries. I loved your post and the images you used!

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