Montserrat Volcanic Eruption

Created by: Jess.Glynn
Created on: 23-05-16 19:03

Montserrat Location

Small island, part of the Caribbean and in the Caribbean Sea, makes up part of the Volcanic Arc, the South of the island holds the Capital Plymouth, 1997 onward in the Soufrei Hills in the South of island.

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Causes

Caused by the subduction of the Atlantic and Caribbean plates, rock above the magma chamber collapsed, allowing magma to rise up.

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Primary effects

(En)- the coral reefs were destroyed by the pyroclastic flow going into the sea, destroyed tropical trees and crops, (Ec.)- businesses were destroyed, (So)- 8000/12000 people left and didn't return, 20 villages were destroyed, (Po)- South off limits.

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Secondary effects

(En)- 2/3 of the island was under ash, coral life destroyed, (Ec)- no tourism or sugar crop farming - both are main industries, (So)- major disruption, schools closed and hospitals were overcrowded, (Po)- Capital was moved to the North.

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Short term responses

Emergency aid, airport was forced to close, UK sent £17 million in aid.

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Long term response

MVO was set up (Montserrat Volcano Observatory) to monitor tectonic activity, UK gave £40 million to develop the North, a risk map was implemented.

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Caused by the subduction of the Atlantic and Caribbean plates, rock above the magma chamber collapsed, allowing magma to rise up.

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