Montserrat

Question 1

Cause of Montserrat

Answer 1

North and South American plate was SUBDUCTED under the Caribbean plate
(Destructive plate boundary)

Question 2

Primary effects of Montserrat

Answer 2

• 2/3 land was cover in ash
• 50% of population was evacuated to the north of the island
• floods (valleys blocked by ash)
• Forest fires caused by pyroclastic flows

Question 3

Secondary effects on Montserrat

Answer 3

• Most of the southern area was destroyed
• Transport is a problem (port and airport are closed)
• Tourist industry is suffering

Question 4

Montserrat responses

Answer 4

• Residents were evacuated
• Millions of pounds were given by government
• An exclusion zone was set up (April 1996)
• By 1997 population went from 12,000 - 3,500
• £200 million pounds (restoring harbour, electricity, airport and roads)