The History of Montserrat Volcano | Where Were You | Ep26

Episode 26
Montserrat Volcano
A Life In Paradise For The Residents Of The Tiny Island Of Montserrat In The Caribbean Sea Came To An End On July 18, 1995. On That Day, A Volcano That Had Lain Dormant Throughout Recorded History Erupted, Causing The South End Of The Island To Become Uninhabitable. Two Years Later, On June 25Th, There Was Another Unexpected Eruption, Sending Clouds Of Dust And Volcanic Residue For Miles. Thankfully, The Majority Of The Island'S Inhabitants Had Left In The Aftermath Of The Previous Explosion, So Loss Of Life Was Minimal. In August Of 1997, Further Volcanic Activity Destroyed 80 percent Of The City, Burying It Under 1.4 Metres Of Ash. Plymouth, Montserrat, Once A Peaceful, Beautiful Place To Live, Now Exists As An Uninhabitable Wasteland, Due To The Fear Of Further Volcanic Eruptions.

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