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Montserrat: Volcano: 2003/07/12
Period | 2003/07/12 |
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Country or District | Montserrat |
Event Type | Volcano |
Outline | The dome of the volcano on Montserrat has collapsed, sending ash and rocks hurtling down onto the Caribbean island. The explosions which rocked the Soufriere hills volcano sent ash up to 12,200 metres (40,000 feet) into the air. |
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Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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Report/Articles
CNN news 2003/07/14
A house is covered in ash after the dome of the Soufrire Hills volcano collapsed Sunday.
BBC news 2003/07/13
Ash rains down on Montserrat