Monserrat (LIC) Volcanic Eruption Flashcards

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Describe the plate boundary through montserrat.

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Destructive plate boundary - Atlantic plate being subducted under the Caribbean plate

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Describe the location of Montserrat.

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Caribbean Island, Central America, Western hemisphere, North of Venezuela

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When did this eruption take place?

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1995-1997

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Name some social impacts of the eruption. (2)

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19 deaths (stayed to look after crops) - lack of education
South of Island evacuated
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State an economical impact of the eruption.

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Unemployment rose - collapse of the tourist industry, many lost businesses in south island

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How was the environment impacted by the eruption.

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Beaches, forests and off-shore reefs were destroyed/

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How did Montserrat initially respond to the eruption? (p)

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Evacuation of the south island - USA sent troops to assist evacuation

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What did Montserrat have to rely on after the eruption and what for?

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Montserrat had to rely on the UK for money (£17m) for redevelopment plan - school, mortgages for businesses, medical services
with this new roads and airports were built

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