LEDC Volcano - Montserrat Flashcards
1
Q
When did it erupt?
A
June 1997
2
Q
What type of plate boundary is it on and between which plates
A
A destructive boundary between the Atlantic and Caribbean plates
3
Q
What kind of volcano is Chances Peak
A
Composite
4
Q
How many did it kill?
A
19 people
5
Q
Environmental effects:
A
Farmland destroyed however the volcanic ash improved soil fertility eventually
6
Q
Economic effects:
A
£17 million given in emergency aid from the UK
Reduced tourist numbers and therefore income
7
Q
Social effects:
A
2 thirds of houses destroyed
11,000 people evacuated in 1995
