MONTESERATT-ASE STUDY

Case Study: Montserrat

Describe the volcanic activity that has occurred in the Soufriere Hills volcano in the last year.
Describe how they are trying to promote tourism in the island.

Part 1:

The following list indicates the various volcanic activity that has taken place of the Soufriere Hills volcano in the last year:

The Montserrat volcano sifted a plume of ash on 3rd of February
An eruption like scenario was administered on the 17th of April
A faint plume of volcanic ash blows westward across the Atlantic from the tiny island of Montserrat into the centre of town on July 1st
The Soufriere Hills Volcano burped again in late July 2005. A faint plume of ash blew westward.
On July 28 again, there was a slightly more violent plume of smoke seen heading westward
On the 5th of September, the volcano produced a minor eruption drifting the smoke north west
On November 19th, the volcano produced a larger eruption after previous minor activity in the previous months

Part 2:

Before the severe eruption in 1995, Montserrat was an island of tranquillity, friendship and charm. Sadly, most of Montserrat islands properties were destroyed when the volcano struck. Indirectly, this could have been slightly beneficial to the tourism industry, the feats of the volcano and its impact attracts tourists and they are willing to see the island. In order to emphasize and promote this effect the people of Montserrat have done various things, here are some: