Restless Earth: Volcano - Montserrat Flashcards
1
Q
When?
A
Between 1995-1997
July 1995, first for 350 years
2
Q
Effects?
A
Forests destroyed
Ash and sulphur polluted air
Tourism decreased
Airport and industry lost in Plymouth
3
Q
Deaths?
A
1995: 23
4
Q
Habitable?
A
39km2 of original 103km2
5
Q
Responses?
A
£41 mil in aid
Northern limit to stop people getting to close to volcano
Volcano observatory built to help predict eruptions
6
Q
Where?
A
Destructive plate boundary(caribbean and South American plates)
