1. Effects of volcanoes
NEGATIVE
POSITIVE

2. Positive v negative A. Beautiful landscape B. Tourism
C. Transport systems blocked
D. People and animals lose their lives
G. Buildings destroyed
E. Money for the economy
F. Crops ruined
H. Fertile land
I. Jobs
J. Better communication systems
K. Forest fires
L. Geothermal energy

3. Stay with family and friends Elderly people unable to leave island
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 again
Against
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

4. 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?