Effects of volcanoes

NEGATIVE POSITIVE

Positive v negativeB. Tourism

I. JobsH. Fertile land

E. Money for the economy

J. Better communication systems

A. Beautiful landscape C. Transport systems blocked

F. Crops ruinedG. Buildings destroyed

D. People and animals lose their lives

K. Forest fires

L. Geothermal energy

What are the arguments for and against people staying on Montserrat? (4)

For• Stay with family and friends• Elderly people unable to leave island• Strong community spirit as working together

to re-build• Over time land will become fertile againAgainst• Volcano could erupt again• Land will not be fertile enough to farm again

for a long time• People living in make shift shelters – no jobs,

no homes, no medical care

Case Study – Montserrat

Using the information from the paper point and hand outs, plus

information from Geog 1 book fill in each section with detail and

explanation.

Describe the location of the island of Montserrat –

Explain, with detail, what has caused the I sland of Montserrat to be a volcanic island – include names

and examples, you may even wish to draw a diagram to help expand your answer.

What are some of the positive and negative impacts of living near a Volcano and why might people

decide to move away whilst others decide to stay?

Positives Negatives Stay Go

Then complete this section of your booklet.

Why would some people want to stay on

Montserrat despite the eruption?

Why would people leave Montserrat as a result of

the eruption?

Now Complete this section of your booklet.

What are the positive and negative effects of a volcanic

eruption?