Montserrat case study

Question 1

where did the eruption take place?

Answer 1

Sourfriere hills, Chances Peak in the south part of Montserrat

Question 2

when did the eruption occur?

Answer 2

July 1995 and remained active for around 5 years

Question 3

when were the most intense eruptions?

Answer 3

1997

Question 4

how long was the volcano dormant for before 1995?

Answer 4

around 300 years

Question 5

how many people were evacuated between 1995 and 97?

Answer 5

2,000

Question 6

what were the 3 main effects of the eruption?

Answer 6

1. pyroclastic flows
2. ash fall
3. lahars

Question 7

how many people were killed as they chose to stay behind?

Answer 7

19

Question 8

what was implemented as a result of Plymouths destruction?

Answer 8

a no entry dome

Question 9

what occurred to the capital due to ash, pyroclastic flow and lahars?

Answer 9

the capital was destroyed including many important buildings

Question 10

give 3 short term responses

Answer 10

1. large scale evacuation by the British Navy
2. Abandonment of the capital, Plymouth
3. The U.K gave £17 million in emergency aid

Question 11

What occured in 1998 as a long term response?

Answer 11

Residents were granted full residency in the UK if wanted

Question 12

by how much did the population decrease by?

Answer 12

70% due to displacement and emigration