The Day Montserrat Vanished: The Volcano That Buried a Caribbean Capital

In 1997, the Soufrière Hills Volcano erupted on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, burying its capital city, Plymouth, under ash and volcanic rock. This video tells the story of how a peaceful island paradise was transformed forever and how science, tragedy, and resilience shaped the rebirth of Montserrat. 🌋 Learn about: The eruption that destroyed Plymouth How pyroclastic flows work The science behind Soufrière Hills Volcano The ongoing risk faced by the people of Montserrat Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Life Before the Eruption 01:03 - The Awakening 01:37 - The Exodus 02:20 - Aftermath and Silence 02:54 - Lessons from Montserrat #volcano #Montserrat #NaturalDisasters #EarthIn5 #SoufriereHills