Montserrat quiz

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  • Created by: emilyem
  • Created on: 05-05-14 14:27
What is the name of the volcano in Montserrat, Caribbean?
Soufriere hills
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When did it start erupting?
18th July 1995
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When was the major eruption?
25th June 1997
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What caused it to begin to erupt?
north and south american plate sudbucted under caribbean plate
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How many deaths were there?
19
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How many injuries were there?
7
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What was covered in an ash cloud?
Plymouth - the capital
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What does MVO stand for?
montserrat volcano observatory
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What did the MVO do?
monitor the volcano throughout the eruption
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What had to close on the island?
airport
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What did the GB government fund?
3 year redevelopment porgramme
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What remains out of bounds to this day?
south of the island
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