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Soufriere hills erupted. it is located in the country of Montserrat in the Carribean.

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Why did chances peak erupt?

The volcano erupted due to it lying on a destructive plate boundary, where the denser North American Plate, was sinking underneath the less dense Caribbean Plate causing a subduction zone. Due to the sinking of the North American Plate into the mantle, magma started to rise to which caused the volcano to erupt.


Why did the monsterrat volcano errupt?

The volcano montserrat erupted because of various reasons. Humans did not contribute towards the eruption of the volcano, however they were effected by the eruption greatly. The main reason that the volcano erupted due to it lying on a destructive plate boundary, where the heavier north American plate, was sinking underneath the lighter Caribbean plate causing a subduction zone. Due to the sinking of the north American plate into the Mantle, magma started to rise which caused the volcano to erupt. The volcano also had to 'clear its throat' and let off a lot of gas ect.


What are examples of a volcano?

Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica Masaya Volcano, Nicaragua Mont Pele on Martinique which erupted in 1902 Novarupta, Alaska which erupted in 1912 with the largest explosion of the century Lassen Peak, California which erupted from 1914-1917 Mt St. Helens in Washington State which erupted from 1980-86 and again in 2004. Kilauea, Hawaii in 1983 Mauna Loa, Hawaii in 1984 Nevado del Ruiz, Colombia in 1984 Augustine Volcano, Alaska in 1986 Pinatubo Volcano, Philippines in 1991 Soufriere Hills Volcano, Monserrat in 1995 Krakatau in Indonesia which erupted in 1883 is currently showing signs of eruption. Those are a few. They are the ones who have most recently erupted but there are many more. The Western United States contains at least 73 active volcanoes. There are many others throughout the world.


When did the monserrat volcano first erupt?

The Last eruption was on the 26th December 2008 -29th March 2009


What island was destroyed by a volcano in 1998?

No island was destroyed by a volcano in 1998. However, in 1995 a large portion of the island of Montserrat was left uninhabitable by volcanic eruptions. The people were able to move to the UK in 1998.

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Were did the montserrat volcano erupt?

1995 is the year the montserrat volcano erupted.


Why did chances peak erupt?

The volcano erupted due to it lying on a destructive plate boundary, where the denser North American Plate, was sinking underneath the less dense Caribbean Plate causing a subduction zone. Due to the sinking of the North American Plate into the mantle, magma started to rise to which caused the volcano to erupt.


Why did the monsterrat volcano errupt?

The volcano montserrat erupted because of various reasons. Humans did not contribute towards the eruption of the volcano, however they were effected by the eruption greatly. The main reason that the volcano erupted due to it lying on a destructive plate boundary, where the heavier north American plate, was sinking underneath the lighter Caribbean plate causing a subduction zone. Due to the sinking of the north American plate into the Mantle, magma started to rise which caused the volcano to erupt. The volcano also had to 'clear its throat' and let off a lot of gas ect.


Why did Mt Ruapehu erupt in 1995-6?

When tectonic plates shift and move toward each other and then rub together, pressure from molten rocks builds up and the magma rises to the top. The volcano erupts on the surface, and lava and gases are spewed out.


What are examples of a volcano?

Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica Masaya Volcano, Nicaragua Mont Pele on Martinique which erupted in 1902 Novarupta, Alaska which erupted in 1912 with the largest explosion of the century Lassen Peak, California which erupted from 1914-1917 Mt St. Helens in Washington State which erupted from 1980-86 and again in 2004. Kilauea, Hawaii in 1983 Mauna Loa, Hawaii in 1984 Nevado del Ruiz, Colombia in 1984 Augustine Volcano, Alaska in 1986 Pinatubo Volcano, Philippines in 1991 Soufriere Hills Volcano, Monserrat in 1995 Krakatau in Indonesia which erupted in 1883 is currently showing signs of eruption. Those are a few. They are the ones who have most recently erupted but there are many more. The Western United States contains at least 73 active volcanoes. There are many others throughout the world.


When did the monserrat volcano first erupt?

The Last eruption was on the 26th December 2008 -29th March 2009


When did kamchatka volcano erupt?

It was in 1995.


What island was destroyed by a volcano in 1998?

No island was destroyed by a volcano in 1998. However, in 1995 a large portion of the island of Montserrat was left uninhabitable by volcanic eruptions. The people were able to move to the UK in 1998.


What actors and actresses appeared in Caribbean Fantasy - 1995?

The cast of Caribbean Fantasy - 1995 includes: Joe Piscopo as himself Jerry Tarkanian as himself


How often does soufriere hills erupt?

The Soufriere Hills volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat has been active since 1995, with multiple eruptions occurring over the years. The frequency of eruptions varies, but significant activity has been observed at intervals ranging from weeks to years. Efforts are made to monitor the volcano closely to provide timely warnings and ensure the safety of the local population.


When did the montserrat volcano wake up?

july 1995


Aconcagua last eruption?

It erupted two years ago in 2009 :) This is True but nobody knows only me :D