News Report on Montserrat Volcano
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Report from Montserrat after the volcano.
Views of Montserrat in 1998 a few months after a large volcanic eruption scarred the Caribbean island. Has footage of the actual eruption and of the damage caused by the disaster, which had a major impact on the lives of residents. Includes shots of a makeshift school and hospital.
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First Broadcast
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12 February 1998
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 11-14,14-16
Subject : Geography
Topic : Volcanoes
Keywords : Montserrat
Notes : Could be used as part of a lesson on volcanic effects, or problems of providing aid after a natural disaster. Could compare with Montserrat today
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