Case study: Monserrat Flashcards
1
Q
What is our case study for a volcanic eruption in an LEDC?
A
Montserrat
2
Q
Date when Montserrat erupted?
A
25th june 1997
3
Q
Where is Montserrat?
A
The Caribbean Sea
4
Q
The plate boundary it is on?
A
Destructive
5
Q
The two plates that meet at Montserrat are?
A
Atlantic and Caribbean
6
Q
What kind of volcano is chances peak?
A
Composite
7
Q
Death of how many people who dies when Montserrat erupted?
A
19
8
Q
A physical effect of Montserrat?
A
Volcanic ash has improved soil fertility
9
Q
How much emergency aid did the UK government give Montserrat?
A
£17 million
10
Q
Proportion of houses destroyed by pyroclastic flows on Montserrat?
A
Two thirds
11
Q
What would be a secondary effect on tourism?
A
Reduced tourist numbers and therefore income
