Restless Earth Case Studies for everything in the topic Restless Earth 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyRestless EarthGCSEAQA Created by: NiamhCreated on: 03-04-15 12:56 Volcanoes - Montserrat (Questions) What is the name of the volcano? Where is it? When did it erupt? What was the death toll? What plate margin was it at? 1 of 4 Volcanoes - Montserrat (Answers) The Soufriere Hills Volcano Montserrat, a small island in the Caribbean Sea June 25th 1997 19 killed Destructive (one plate under another) 2 of 4 Montserrat - Impacts & Responses (Questions) What were two primary impacts? What were secondary impacts? What were two immediate responses? What were two long-term responses? 3 of 4 Montserrat - Impacts & Responses (Answers) large areas covered in mud and ash 20+ villages destroyed by pyroclastic flows vegetation/farmland destroyed - tourists stayed away destroying economy poulation decline volcanic ash improved soil fertility - evacuation to safer areas shelters built for temporary housing local services search/rescue survivors - risk map created UK gave £41m developing north of island Montserrat Observatory predicts future eruptions 4 of 4
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