Montserrat Volcano 1995 Flashcards
1
Q
Was there a warning system?
A
No, one was set up after. People fled after initial eruptions
2
Q
What type of plate boundary is it?
A
Subduction (destructive) North America plate is sinking under the Caribbean plate
3
Q
What increases pressure within the magma chamber?
A
Water from the ocean infiltrates, evaporates and increases pressure
4
Q
VEI?
A
5
5
Q
How many people were evacuated to the north?
A
11 000
6
Q
How many people were killed?
A
19
7
Q
What has happened to the capital, Plymouth?
A
Uninhabitable as it is covered in ash and mud
8
Q
What happens to the tourism industry?
A
Collapsed
9
Q
Rationale?
A
Shows how physical factors combined with human factors lead to disaster
10
Q
Sources?
A
CIA World Factbook, BBC
11
Q
What is GDP per capita in Montserrat?
A
$8500
