montseratt Flashcards
(5 cards)
what year?
1995
what was the main impact?
Warning systems were set up for inhabitants to evacuate. This was extremely successful as only 19 people, died due to neglecting the sirens and warnings. Perhaps the people of the island should be educated on the effects of volcanoes erupting, and how dangerous it can be.
short term impact
One short term response to the Chance Peak eruption was NGO’s, such as the red cross, setting up temporary schools and providing medical facilities, food, and support. This was quite successful as the island was provided with immediate aid to save lives and provide support. NGO’s (nonprofit organisations) providing facilities means that the government of the island don’t have to worry about foreign debt and can plan how to regenerate the island, allowing the island to get back to normality.
secondary long term responce
A successful long-term response to Montserrat is, using the volcano itself to attract tourists, boosting the economy. This response is successful as the tourist attraction can bring money into the economy supporting the government and allowing them to regenerate the island back to normality. This is effective as the volcano is infinite, meaning that its presence will never be lost, which means that it will always be a rare tourist attraction Scientists have said that climate change can cause volcanic eruptions to occur, this puts the island in great danger and can potentially destroy the great efforts put in to recover from the 1995 incident.
another seconday responce
In 1998 the people of Montserrat were granted full residency rights in the UK, allowing them to migrate if they chose. This was successful as many residents of Montserrat moved to the UK thinking there was no economic hope for the island. This is better for Monserration people as they now have better healthcare, better housing, and more job opportunities
