Case studies: Tectonics: Montserrat Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Where is Montserrat?
A
A small tropical island approximately 40sq miles in the Caribbean
2
Q
How long had the volcano is Soufriere hills been dormant for prior to 1995?
A
350 years
3
Q
When was the first eruption?
A
18th July 1995
4
Q
Before the eruption Montserrat was?
A
A thriving tourist destination
5
Q
What was the previous population?
A
10,000 people
6
Q
Between the years of 1995 and 1997 what did the population drop to?
A
4000
7
Q
The capital was evacuated between 1995 and 1997 what is it’s name?
A
Plymouth
8
Q
Between 1995 and 1997 how much of Montserrat became an exclusion zone?
A
2/3
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