Political status and decolonisation
Dated events associated with this case. Each event is a shared record: the same event appears identically wherever it is relevant.
· Other
Volcanic activity began after centuries of dormancy, setting off a crisis that would reshape the island.
Significance here: The onset of a natural disaster that fundamentally reshaped Montserrat's demography and political priorities, sidelining independence debates.
· Other
A major eruption killed 19 people and rendered much of the island uninhabitable.
Significance here: The most severe episode of the volcanic crisis, causing significant loss of life and mass displacement.
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