What are the human responses to volcanic activity? Flashcards
strengths of volcanic prediction
undoubtedly saved many thousands of lives, improves short term and long term effects, betters preparedness for the volcanic eruption.
Where is the British overseas territory of Montserrat situated?
within the northern part of Lesser Antilles
when was the entire population forced to leave the capital, Plymouth?
In April 1996
when did Chances Peak catastrophically erupt?
On 25 June 1997
When was Montserrat predicted to erupt?
The Montserrat volcano observatory was set up in 1995 and successfully predicted its eruption on 25 June 1997.
short term responses and risk management of Montserrat
exclusion zones were defined in the south of the island and visits severely restricted. warning systems were set up to alert inhabitants - sirens, speaker systems and via the media. troops from the USA and the British navy came to aid the evacuation process. the red cross set up temporary schools and provided medical support and food. £17 million in UK aid paid for temporary buildings and water purification systems.
long term responses and risk management of Montserrat
a three year redevelopment programme for houses, schools, medical services, infrastructure and agriculture was funded by the UK, 1998 people were granted full residency rights in the UK allowing them to migrate. 2005 many people had moved back but the south remained an exclusion zone. vegetation slowly regrowing , land will be used for crops again, rebuilding tourism with the volcano itself as an attraction. UK financial aid since 1995 has exceeded £420 million.
