Destruction After Montserrat Volcano 1997
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1997 news report on the aftermath of a large volcanic eruption on Montserrat.
Report from 1997 on the aftermath of a large volcanic eruption on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Fantastic pictures showing the type of destruction caused by a major volcanic eruption. Shows buildings buried by volcanic ash and footage of the volcano still smoking.
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First Broadcast
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20 August 1997
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 11-14,14-16
Subject : Geography
Topic : Volcanoes
Keywords : Montserrat
Notes : Useful clip it shows how devestating the effects of a huge volcanic eruption can be. Also good shot of the still smoking volcano. Explore how life has improved on Montserrat since this report in 1997.
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