Montserrat Eruption

Question 1

Population of Montserrat?

Answer 1

11,000

Question 2

When did the main eruptions occur?

Answer 2

Between 1995 and 1997. Main eruption was on 25th June 1997 and include a pyroclastic flow.

Question 3

Where is Montserrat located?

Answer 3

Montserrat lies on the destructive plate margin between the North America and Caribbean plates.

Question 4

(Primary) How many people died?

Answer 4

23

Question 5

(Primary) What percentage of housing was destroyed in the capital city Plymouth?

Answer 5

60%

Question 6

(Primary) How much of the island was buried under ash?

Answer 6

Over two thirds including the airport and roads.

Question 7

(Secondary) What were some Secondary effects?

Answer 7

Hospitals and Schools closed, Farming became impossible due to ash covering the fields. Coral reefs were destroyed by ash being washed into the sea.

Question 8

Three responses to the Montserrat eruption

Answer 8

1) 8000 people left as refugees 2) UK gave £55 million in aid 3) New capital is Little Bay in the North.