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9.7 - The 1995 Montserrat Eruption

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  • ✓explain why a ‘quiet’ volcano can wake up
  • ✓explain how long-term impacts happen in small island states
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Montserrat is a small Caribbean island. For a long time, its Soufrière Hills volcano seemed quiet. Then, in 1995, activity began again. This case study is powerful because it shows that volcanic risk can change quickly, and that an eruption can reshape life, land use, and the economy for years.
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Montserrat is a small Caribbean island. For a long time, its Soufrière Hills volcano seemed quiet. Then, in 1995, activity began again. This case study is powerful because it shows that volcanic risk can change quickly, and that an eruption can reshape life, land use, and the economy for years.
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