Montserrat - volcano, developing Flashcards
When did the Montserrat volcano errupt?
1995
How many died? (SI)
19
What was the name of the capitol of the island and how was it affected by the eruption? (EI)
Plymouth - the capitol was completely abandoned and remains abandoned to this day
How was Plymouth economically important to Montserrat? (EI)
It was home to almost all of the shops, services and main infrastructure of the island
What was one positive of the eruption? (RR)
Tourism increased
How many houses were destroyed? (SI)
At least 200
How long had the volcano remained dormant before 1995 and how did this affect vulnerability? (FAV)
300 years, the population was unprepared
What was the population of Monserrat / how many were evacuated to the north of the island? (RR)
11,000
Where was the population evacuated to? (RR)
North of the island and neighbouring islands
What fraction of the population left Monserrat? (SI)
2/3
How much aid did the UK donate? (RR)
£40 million
What were some long term responses? (RR)
Construction of a volcanic observatory
New roads and new airport
Exclusion zone around the volcano
