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	Montserrat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Montserrat is often referred to as the Emerald Island of the Caribbean, due both to its resemblance to coastal Ireland and to the Irish descent of most of its early European settlers.
		Its Georgian-era capital city of Plymouth was destroyed and two-thirds of the island's population forced to flee abroad owing to the eruption of the Soufriere Hills volcano that began on July 18, 1995.
		Montserrat is a British overseas territory (formerly a crown colony).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Montserrat (965 words)

	MONTSERRAT - LoveToKnow Article on MONTSERRAT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		The Montserrat consists of jagged pinnacles and spires (penascos) rising abruptly from the base of the mass, which is cloven by many ravines, and.
		MONTSERRAT, an island in the British West Indies, one of the five pxesidencies in, the colony of the Leeward Islands.
		Montserrat has a local legislature of six members, nominated by the Crown, and sends representatives to the general legislative council of the colony.
	61.1911encyclopedia.org /M/MO/MONTSERRAT.htm (1043 words)

	Montserrat (mountain) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Montserrat is a mountain near Barcelona, in Catalonia, in Spain.
		The name "Montserrat" literally means "jagged mountain" and is used because of the peculiar aspect of the edifice, which is visible from a great distance.
		The island of Montserrat in the Caribbean Sea was named after the mountain by Christopher Columbus in 1493.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Montserrat_(mountain) (297 words)

	Photographs of Montserrat
		Monastery and church with peak of Montserrat in the background.
		The Renaissance cloister at the monastery of Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain.
		An abandoned Romanesque chapel on the ridge of Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain.
	www.lodgephoto.com /galleries/spain/montserrat (236 words)

	Montserrat
		BTW, Montserrat was the island hardest-hit by Hurricane Hugo in 1989.
		In 1997 the Soufriere Hills volcano erupted and the nine-tenths of the island's population was evacuated.
		From Geography of the West Indies" by J.O.Cutteridge: "A peculiarity of Montserrat is that the inhabitants speak with a decided Irish brogue, a circumstance traceable to the fact that a large number of Irish were sent out to the island by Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century.
	flagspot.net /flags/ms.html (1129 words)

	Caribbean Net News: Montserrat
		BRADES, Montserrat: Right on the brink of a new election, the current government of Montserrat is now being accused of fostering an agreement that is being referred to by members of the public as a ‘criminal sellout’ of the country’s natural resources.
		BRADES, Montserrat: International musical artiste, Tanya Stephens concluded Montserrat’s commemorative tenth anniversary year by providing the biggest and best show of the annual festival season, while simultaneously creating, what was deemed, one of the biggest financial losses and controversy of the season...
		BRADES, Montserrat: The Commissioner of Police, John Douglas’ cry for help, during his annual Christmas message, roused tranquil Montserrat by informing them that time had come for the public to be more vigilant considering a recent weekend crime wave that confirmed the existence of an emerging criminal element worthy of concern...
	www.caribbeannetnews.com /montserrat/montserrat.htm (527 words)

	Montserrat
		Montserrat is thought to be one of the best 50 places in the world for mountain biking.
		Tiny Montserrat, the most southerly of the Leeward Islands, gave the world a glimpse of the raw power of nature in 1995.
		Nature trails supervised by Montserrat’s forest rangers reveal the diversity of the island’s tropical plant and animal life and guides can take visitors to see the impact of both ancient and recent volcanic eruptions.
	www.doitcaribbean.com /montserrat (521 words)

	Science Explained, explains the Montserrat volcano and other volcanos.
		Montserrat was shaken by earthquakes in the mid 1930's, mid 1960's and as recently as 1992.
		Despite all the excitement the Montserrat volcano is a typical volcano.
		Montserrat, like most volcanoes, is fed by the subduction of a nearby tectonic plate.
	www.synapses.co.uk /science/mvolcano.html (2804 words)

	Montserrat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		A slide presentation illustrating the effects of Tropical Storm Iris and Hurricanes Luis and Marilyn on the islands of the eastern Caribbean in 1995, including slides on Montserrat, was put together in 1997.
		A consultant visited Montserrat in October 1998 to re-establish the beach monitoring programme and make an initial qualitative assessment of the volcanic activity and the effect of Hurricane Georges on the beaches.
		Montserrat participated in the first phase of a joint Caribbean Development Bank/UNESCO project on ‘Institutional Strengthening in Beach Management in the Eastern Caribbean States and Turks and Caicos Islands’ (October 1999-March 2000).
	www.unesco.org /csi/act/other/montserr.htm (668 words)

	Day Trip: Montserrat - Barcelona Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
		Montserrat, whose name means serrated mountain, is 48 kilometers (roughly 30 miles) west of Barcelona, and can be reached easily and spectacularly by train and cable car.
		The Montserrat mountain from which the top is 1236 metres high is home of the monastery of Montserrat.The first time there is spoeken about this monastery is in the 9th century.
		The Benedictine monastery of Montserrat is to the northwest of Barcelona in the 'saw-tooth mountains'.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Spain/Catalunya/Barcelona-274654/Off_the_Beaten_Path-Barcelona-Day_Trip_Montserrat-BR-1.html (1714 words)

	Montserrat Newsletter - Home Page
		That Montserrat is one of the cleanest islands in the Caribbean even in the middle of volcanic eruptions is a tribute to these workers.
		All ranks from the RMPF as well as representatives of the Fire Department were represented at the workshop and each was subjected to a one on one interview by a member of the media on various issues ranging from missing persons to departmental sports meets.
		At a recent meeting of the Montserrat Small Livestock Farmer's Association it was reported that Montserrat's chicken farms, producing poultry and eggs all have their livestock penned so they are not in contact with migratory birds.
	www.montserrat-newsletter.com (3388 words)

	Soufriere Hills, Montserrat, West Indies
		The first was heard over much of Montserrat and dropped ash and pumice particles on the northern part of the island in populated areas.
		The evacuation of Montserrat is continuing very slowly even though scientists warn that a "massive, cataclysmic" eruption is possible on the island.
		In the meantime, the governor of Montserrat has ordered the evacuation of the towns of Flemmings, Hope, Olveston, and Salem before nightfall, citing a report by the Montserrat Volcano Observatory that the central part of the island is in more danger than previously thought.
	volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/current_volcs/montserrat/montserrat.html (9518 words)

	Montserrat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		Montserrat is located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, about 400 kilometres southeast of Puerto Rico.
		Montserrat is a dependent territory of the United Kingdom.
		Montserrat's legal system is based on English common law and statute law.
	www.offshore-world.com /country/montserr/montser1.htm (123 words)

	Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Profiles
		Montserrat is one of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, lying 27 miles southwest of Antigua and 40 miles northwest of Guadeloupe.
		Montserrat was captured by the French twice for short periods but was finally restored to Britain in 1783.
		Montserrat also benefits from the FCO's Good Government Fund which supports projects that contribute to the maintenance of stability and security as well as the promotion of accountable government.
	www.fco.gov.uk /servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a=KCountryProfile&aid=1018965244953 (1193 words)

	Montserrat on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		Montserrat: the people, the land and the volcano.
		Montserrat is a magnificent little mystery in the Caribbean.
		The Soufriere Hills volcano and the postmodern landscapes of Montserrat.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/M/Montsrrt.asp (535 words)

	Barcelona Montserrat Spain
		Montserrat music is very popular throughout the World and the Monastery choir boys have now recorded over 100 albums of choral music.
		The history of Montserrat is fascinating and started in 880 when a small group of shepherd children saw a bright light descending from the sky in the Montserrat mountains.
		A trip to Barcelona Montserrat Spain is highly recommended and if you intend to take a few of the mountain walks it is a good idea to schedule at least one day for your visit.
	www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com /montserrat-spain.html (727 words)

	montserrat map and information page
		Soufriere Hills, a volcano on the island of Montserrat, began erupting on July 18, 1995.
		Looking at beautiful Montserrat today, it would appear that the eruption never happened, even though the southern two-thirds of the island is closed.
		In short, Montserrat is going through a complete resurgence, as this once popular (and very proud) Caribbean tourism destination is fighting to get back on its feet, and it appears to be winning the battle.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/namerica/caribb/ms.htm (315 words)

	Government of Montserrat and Montserrat Volcano Observatory
		"Montserrat This Today" is a review in layman's terms of the activity at the Soufriere Hills Volcano and the rebuilding and relief efforts within Montserrat.
		Assessment of the Status of the Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat and its Hazards 18 December 1997
		Sustainable Ecosystems Institute - Ecological Impacts of the Montserrat Volcano: A Pictorial Account of its Effects on Land and Sea Life.
	www.geo.mtu.edu /volcanoes/west.indies/soufriere/govt (649 words)

	Where do you want to go birding in Montserrat today?
		Montserrat supports at least 132 tree species, 59 species of birds and 13 mammals.
		Montserrat Oriole - The Montserrat Oriole, endemic to the island
		of Montserrat, was previously regarded as threatened by loss of habitat to agriculture.
	www.camacdonald.com /birding/carmonserrat.htm (388 words)

	Rock climbing in Montserrat, Spain
		Montserrat with its conglomerate mountain rock could almost be from another planet.
		In the middle of a primarily flat countryside the Montserrat peaks seem to rise out of nowhere.
		Montserrat, whith culture events as El Temple de la Sagrada Família (Barcelona) and the Monestir de Montserrat offers a rock climbing holiday that is unforgettable.
	www.coronn.com /TOPOS/spain/montserrat/montserrat.html (86 words)

	The University of the West Indies and Montserrat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
		In 1956 Montserrat, along with Antigua, St Kitts and Nevis and Anguilla, were combined as one colony known as the Leeward Islands and in 1958 the islands were incorporated into the Federation of the West Indies.
		In 1967 Montserrat elected to remain a British colony rather than become one of the West Indies Associated States.
		UWI Connections: Montserrat is one of the contributing countries to the UWI.
	www.uwi.edu /territories/montserrat.htm (208 words)

	Montserrat
		If we could have sailed direct to Montserrat it would only take a little over five hours, but with the wind coming directly from Montserrat we had to motor east around the end of Nevis and then tack north east to sail easterly before tacking south into Montserrat.
		Today is Sunday and after our tour of Montserrat yesterday II must tell you that I enjoyed the tour and learning about Montserrat the most of any of the islands I have been to so far.
		The Montserrat Volcano has been erupting constantly for most of the past year putting out lava equivalent to three refrigerators per second.
	www.svquietly.com /ShipsLog/Montserrat/Montserrat.htm (1137 words)

	Montserrat
		The island of Montserrat is in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies.
		In 2004, the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security announced that it was revoking the “temporary protected status”; of its 292 Montserrat refugees, a number of whom have lived in the U.S. for years and rebuilt their lives there.
		Montserrat, mountain, Spain - Montserrat or Monserrat, mountain, 4,054 ft (1,236 m) high, NE Spain, rising abruptly from a plain...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108117.html (400 words)

	Montserrat
		Montserrat was called the "Emerald Isle of the Caribbean," but a volcano exploded and destroyed half the island.
		A "Music for Montserrat" concert was held in London in 1997, which raised £ 500,000.
		Montserrat would have a big comparative advantage with tax-free enterprise and labor.
	www.progress.org /archive/fold31.htm (1006 words)

	Montserrat travel information: Montserrat vacation guide, info on hotels, resorts, beaches & more - Caribbean.com
		That is to say, Montserrat's soil is made super-fertile from volcanic ash tossed over the fields and meadows of fair Killarney overseas.
		The horrendous volcanic explosion that destroyed the northern part of Montserrat is a fiery example.
		Browse our Montserrat interactive maps and see stunning panoramic views of beaches and attractions.
	www.caribbean.com /jsp/destination.jsp?currentDestination=25 (301 words)

	C.T.C. Country Pages: Montserrat - Rental Cars
		Valid Montserrat driving licenses are required by all those seeking to drive in Montserrat.
		For a fee of EC$30.00 (approx.$11), a temporary Montserrat driving license can be obtained from the police station right at the airport, provided a valid license from another country is produced.
		It is also important to remember that driving is on the left-hand side of the road in Montserrat!.
	www.netcarib.com /montserrat/car-montserrat.html (90 words)

	Overview - Montserrat Country Guide - World Travel Guide
		The main reason is its vulnerability to the elements; Montserrat is located in the Caribbean hurricane zone and has suffered repeated assaults from tempests.
		The southern part of the island, which bore the brunt of the eruption, has been partially repopulated, but the overriding priority for the government has been to bring economic and social life back to the devastated island.
		Although this has been a difficult and gradual process, hampered by disagreements, Montserrat continues to welcome visitors to the northern part of the island where economic development is now being planned.
	www.worldtravelguide.net /country/country_guide.ehtml?o=179&NAV_guide_class=CountryGuide&NAV_Region=179 (327 words)

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