Case Study: Volcanic Eruption - Soufrière Hills Volcano, Montserrat

What volcano erupted?

Where is this volcano?

What was the original population of the island?

When did this eruption occur?

Since when had eruptions been occurring?

How much volcanic material was released?

What is the tectonic geology of the mountain?

What caused the volcano to erupt?

What was the name of the capital?

How much volcanic material landed on the capital?

What caused the destruction of homes and villages and how many were destroyed?

How many died?

How many were injured?

What happened to the environment?

What vital buildings were destroyed?

How was the population affected? [s]

Negative secondary effects?

Positive secondary effects?

Which country sent immediate aid and why?

Immediate response?

Long term response?