montserrat Flashcards
What is Montserrat?
A small island in the Caribbean that is part of the Leeward Islands, Lesser Antilles
What volcanic feature is located in Montserrat?
Soufriere Hills - Chances Peak (south)
How long was Montserrat dormant before the volcanic activity resumed?
Over 300 years
What type of magma is associated with the volcanic activity in Montserrat?
Andesitic magma (viscous)
What are the primary impacts of the volcanic eruption in Montserrat?
Pyroclastic flows, lahars, many deaths, destruction of homes, and loss of water supplies
How many people died when the lava dome collapsed in 1997?
19 people
How many homes were destroyed during the volcanic activity in Montserrat?
213 homes
What percentage of water supplies were destroyed in Montserrat?
50%
How long did it take to repair the water supplies in Montserrat?
Over 2 years
What percentage of Montserrat was declared unsafe for human habitation?
60%
What was the perception of the UK regarding the volcanic activity in Montserrat?
They didn’t realize the severity of the situation
What did Montserratians believe increased their resilience during the crisis?
The church
What were the total financial losses attributed to the volcanic activity?
4 billion
What industry was affected by the exclusion zone in Montserrat?
Fishing industry
What social impact did the volcanic activity have on Montserrat’s population?
Widespread homelessness and emigration
By 1998, what percentage of Montserrat’s population had left the island?
20%
How did the volcanic ash affect the residents of Montserrat?
Caused respiratory issues
What was a short-term response to the volcanic eruption in Montserrat?
Abandonment of the capital, Plymouth
What financial aid was donated by the UK for the volcanic crisis?
£7 million
What was a long-term response to the volcanic activity in Montserrat?
Construction of a volcanic observatory and new infrastructure
What was built to monitor volcanic activity in Montserrat?
A volcanic observatory
Fill in the blank: The exclusion zone was established in the _______ of Montserrat.
south
What new infrastructure was built in Montserrat as part of the long-term responses?
New roads and an airport
How much aid was allocated for long-term development in the north of Montserrat?
£41 million
