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Flashcards in Montserrat Deck (4)
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1
Q

Cause of Montserrat

A

North and South American plate was SUBDUCTED under the Caribbean plate
(Destructive plate boundary)

2
Q

Primary effects of Montserrat

A
  • 2/3 land was cover in ash
  • 50% of population was evacuated to the north of the island
  • floods (valleys blocked by ash)
  • Forest fires caused by pyroclastic flows
3
Q

Secondary effects on Montserrat

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  • Most of the southern area was destroyed
  • Transport is a problem (port and airport are closed)
  • Tourist industry is suffering
4
Q

Montserrat responses

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  • Residents were evacuated
  • Millions of pounds were given by government
  • An exclusion zone was set up (April 1996)
  • By 1997 population went from 12,000 - 3,500
  • £200 million pounds (restoring harbour, electricity, airport and roads)