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What were the effects on the environment in montserrat after the eruption?
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∙ 11y ago
Many people living in Montserrat had to be evacuated due to its continuous volcanic eruptions in 1997. Most of the islands green vegetation had burnt and all that was left was an island covered in poo
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoInvestment in infrastructure and services, especially in the north of the island, increased. The presence of the volcano and the volcano observatory have also caused tourism to the island to grow.
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∙ 11y agoAs the lava flowed into the sea it warmed up and so many coral reefs died as a result of the change in temperature.
Also, many people lost their jobs as they had to evacuate so lost money.
The tourism industry was ruined, as many people visited it on holiday and gave the island money, but now they couldn't go there as the island was ruined. This led to a decrease in money.
Lots of people had to evacuate top nearby islands such as Antiga as they had lost their homes. So antiga's population grew, and they needed more resources like food, water and shelter to cope with the people.
They also received $25million to re-build the island.
7,000 lost their homes.
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What were the effects of the eruption of Pompeii on people and the environment?
there was loads of deaths
Was the eruption of montserrat a composite volcano?
No. The term compostie volcano describes a kind of volcano, not a kind of volcanic eruption. The Soufrière Hills on Montserrat is indeed a composite volcano, however, whether it is erupting or not.
What were the short term responses of the Montserrat volcano eruption?
Something happened
What plates were involved in the montserrat eruption?
African and eursion plate. they were involved in mount etnas eruption
How much did it cost to repair damage from the Monserrat eruption?
The repair costs of the Montserrat eruption was $268,000.00. Between storm damage and volcanic eruptions, Montserrat averages 8,645.00 damage annually. In the last volcanic eruption 5,000 people were affected and 32 were killed.
What effects did Montserrat have on the physical environment?
Montserrat destroyed all the trees in the south and killed many of the species of animals living on the island.
What is the conclusion to the complexity of the montserrat eruption?
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What were the effects of the eruption of Pompeii on people and the environment?
there was loads of deaths
How big was the Montserrat eruption?
very big
Was montserrat eruption predicted?
The Montserrat eruption was predicted by scientists. They warned the British government that the volcano was still active and would erupt again. The predictions were ignored.
Primary effects of the Montserrat eruption?
primary: - lava flows - ash flows - gas - blasts secondary: - debris flows - mud flows hope this helps
What is the area of montserrat?
Montserrat is an island in the Caribbean. It is one of the Leeward islands and at the time of the famous eruption it had 12,000 inhabitants
What were the responses of the eruption on Montserrat Caribbean?
people were shocked...'omg'
Was the eruption of montserrat a composite volcano?
No. The term compostie volcano describes a kind of volcano, not a kind of volcanic eruption. The Soufrière Hills on Montserrat is indeed a composite volcano, however, whether it is erupting or not.
When was the day that montserrat had its last eruption?
July 18 2003 was it last eruption July 18 2003 was it last eruption July 18 2003 was it last eruption
What were the short term responses of the Montserrat volcano eruption?
Something happened
How many people were left homeless in the montserrat eruption 1997?
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