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What is the exclusion zone in Montserrat?

What is the exclusion zone in Montserrat?

Three Zones have been defined: Exclusion Zone: No admittance except for scientific monitoring and National Security Matters. Central Zone: Residential area only, all residents on heightened state of alert. All residents to have rapid means of exit 24 hours per day.

Why was the island of Montserrat divided into zones?

An exclusion zone, encompassing the southern half of the island to as far north as parts of the Belham Valley, was imposed because of the size of the existing volcanic dome and the resulting potential for pyroclastic activity.

What caused the damage discussed on the island of Montserrat?

The eastern Caribbean island of Montserrat has suffered more than its fair share of natural disaster. In 1989, Hurricane Hugo struck the island, causing massive destruction with more than 90% of the island’s structures damaged.

What kind of country is Montserrat in the Caribbean?

Montserrat (/mɒntsəˈræt/) is a British Overseas Territory (BOT) in the Caribbean. The island is in the Leeward Islands, which is part of the chain known as the Lesser Antilles, in the West Indies.

Is it possible to see the exclusion zone in Montserrat?

Although it is not possible to visit the Exclusion Zone, which covers the entire south eastern half of the island, including the capital of Plymouth and an additional four kilometres off the shore, it is possible to see it from a distance.

How big is Montserrat Island in the Leeward Islands?

Montserrat (/mɒntsəˈræt/) is a Caribbean island in the Leeward Islands, which is part of the chain known as the Lesser Antilles, in the West Indies. It is a British Overseas Territory (BOT). Montserrat measures approximately 16 km (10 mi) in length and 11 km (7 mi) in width, with approximately 40 km (25 mi) of coastline.

Is it possible to travel to Montserrat by boat?

Maritime transit is currently not permitted off the eastern coast (Zone E) but is often permitted off the western coast (Zone W) during daytime hours, provided that boats do not stop. Plymouth (Montserrat) is the official capital of Montserrat.