Monserrat Volcano Flashcards
What boundary did Montserrat occur at
Destructive
When did volcanic activity start in Monserrat and when was the eruption
1995 then erupted in 1997
How many people died in Monserrat
23
How many people where made homeless by the volcanic activity in Monserrat
Hundreds (lots for small island)
In Monserrat a primary impact was the airport closed down what did this lead to
A ruined tourist industry
What proportion of Monserrat was covered in ash
2/3
What percentage of Monserrat is now unemployed due to the fall in tourism
50%
How much did the population of Monserrat decrease by
5000
Where were people evacuated to during the Monserrat eruption
The north
What did the uk send to Monserrat
Tents
How much money was offered to adults wishing to emigrate after the Monserrat eruption
£2400
What is the uk government trying to attract back to Monserrat
Tourists
What type of volacone is the one on Monserrat
Composite
What is the name of the volcano on Montserrat
Soufriere hill
