tectonics MONTSERRAT 1995-1997

Question 1

MONTSERRAT ERUPTION 1995-1997
facts

Answer 1

• eruption started with pyroclastic flow and mudflows.
• lava so thick it could not flow — built up into a huge lava dome — parts became unstable and collapsed, forming hot, fast moving avalanches of lava blocks, gas and dust.
• earthquakes in 3 epicentre zones
• islands airport completely destroyed by pyroclastic flow

Question 2

MONTSERRAT ERUPTION 1995-1997
primary effects

Answer 2

• 19 killed by pyroclastic flow
• 2 thirds of island covered in ash
• 50% of the population were evacuated to the north

Question 3

MONTSERRAT ERUPTION 1995-1997
secondary effects

Answer 3

destroyed farming and tourism industry
vegetation destroyed by acid rain
population decreased from 11000 to 4000

Question 4

MONTSERRAT ERUPTION 1995-1997
response

Answer 4

£41 mil donated by british gov to help nation rebuild
Montserrat is british overseas territory — helped to monitor eruption, respond and facilitate evacuation