Plate Tectonic Case Studies-Chance Peak Flashcards
1
Q
Where?
A
Soufriere hills, volcanic area south of island of Montserrat, Caribbean.
2
Q
What?
A
Volcanic eruption, pyroclastic flow, mud flows called Lahars, ash cloud formed.
3
Q
Who?
A
Population of 12,000.
8000 evacuated
2000 left island first day
19 deaths
4
Q
Who
A
Most lived in volcanic area, half lived in Plymouth, meaning more affected.
5
Q
When?
A
1995-1997
6
Q
Type
A
Composite volcano
Alternating pyroclastic and lava layers
7
Q
Why
A
Destructive plate margin, North American plate forced under Caribbean plate
8
Q
Impacts
A
19 deaths
2/3 island closed
8000 evacuated
9
Q
Impacts
A
Less tourism, economy destroyed.
Plymouth- thick layer ash.
Farming
10
Q
Impacts
A
Over 20 villages destroyed
Schools, hospitals, ports, airports destroyed.
11
Q
Responses
A
People evacuated
Shelters built.
£41 million offered to redevelop north.
