Life on the Caribbean's Most Dangerous Volcano
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Published 2023-12-31
Special thanks:
Eric Matt: www.instagram.com/ericmattt/
Sun Lea: montserratislandtours.com/
Dr. Graham Ryan, MVO
David Lea
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Further Reading:
Montserrat Volcano Observatory: www.facebook.com/mvoms
John F. Cherry and Krysta Ryzewski- An Archaeological History of Montserrat in the West Indies: amzn.to/41Fg7aL
Clive Oppenheimer- Mountains of Fire: The Menace, Meaning, and Magic of Volcanoes: press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/M/bo2057…
Lally Brown- The Volcano, Montserrat and Me: Twenty years with an active volcano: amzn.to/41H0LCM
Illustrations:
National Archives: catalog.archives.gov/id/20007616
Library of Congress: www.loc.gov/item/2022670316/
www.loc.gov/item/2022670317/
British Library: imagesonline.bl.uk/asset/14372/
imagesonline.bl.uk/asset/155997/
Maps/Graphics:
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Admiralty_Chart_No…
Library of Congress: www.loc.gov/resource/g4800.ma001002/?r=-0.046,-0.1…
www.loc.gov/item/2016586629/
Documents:
Library of Congress: www.loc.gov/item/02013437/
www.loc.gov/item/2016586628/
www.loc.gov/item/2016586627/
www.loc.gov/item/2016586778/
www.loc.gov/item/2016586626/
Archival Articles:
Sugar trade: www.newspapers.com/article/the-western-flying-post…
Slave emancipation: www.newspapers.com/article/belfast-news-letter/137…
Eruption: www.newspapers.com/article/the-napa-valley-registe…
www.newspapers.com/article/the-naples-daily-news/1…
www.newspapers.com/article/the-times/137539311/
www.newspapers.com/article/the-honolulu-advertiser…
www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal/137…
www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/1…
www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-item/13753965…
www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal/137…
www.newspapers.com/article/waterloo-region-record/…
0:00 - Intro
1:34 - The History
5:12 - The Eruption
8:10 - The Aftermath
10:06 - The Science
18:26 - Outro
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All Comments (21)
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This guy does documentary’s better than National Geographic in my opinion. Because they are short, the filmmaking is good, and they are very interesting.
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The way you blend together the history, geology and culture of the places you travel to is extraordinary. I would go as far as saying you are one of the top creators on the whole platform right now. Keep up the quality work.
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Thanks for visiting my Little island , You Did Us Proud
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Beautifully done man! It was a privilege joining you on this trip!
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I’ve been fascinated by the story of Montserrat and actually was lucky to visit a few years ago. It was such a surreal experience, the north of the island was vibrant and home to one of the closest most genuine communities I’ve ever met, but then just a few miles south it’s like a different planet, completely desolate and under a seemingly endless dark cloud. I’m so happy to see you covering it, it is so much more than a geography study but a place that people called home.
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This is the best short documentary I've seen about Montserrat...the island of my birth The historical content was rich and insightful. I was one such displaced when my home, not too far from the volcano was destroyed in 1997. Now living in the UK, it's great to see the island has not been forgotten but draws the interest of the curious explorer. Great job.
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Dude the mix you have of classic adventure (the set you have with those maps, the breathtaking views of the rainforests) mixed with modern science and conversations is a really good combo. The total lack of over-the-top drama is also a really good change from what a lot of other documentaries do. It seems so much more real and serious, and helps to restore a sense that there are still things to discover in the world, a sense that is really hard to come by in these days of internet and smartphones.
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Dude, I don't know why YouTube took so long to bring your videos to my feed, but I'm VERY glad it did. Your talent and documentary skills are AMAZING. I mean like on par with David Attenborough - this is master class stuff!! Your voice too - while not David's voice, it just as easy to listen to. Just WOW. ❤❤❤
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My family is from Montserrat and so many of my family members are returning to the island! It’s a special place! Thank you so much for this!
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have been fascinated with Montserrat recently and was planning to visit but surprised at lack of videos and new photos or info, taking this video as a sign and as always thnx for the amazing work
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I swear more than half of these abandoned shots resemble what every player will find in a post apocalyptic video game
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You never fail to amaze with these videos, a full blend of information, adventure and filmmaking. Safe travels and a happy New Year Aidin! You rock man!
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Honestly, this is one of the best documentaries I've seen on Montserrat. Thank you for your commitment to producing high quality work.
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I been to the Caribbean three times and it’s beautiful and I remember seeing the eruption on the news
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I always loved learning about Monserrat as a kid. I'm a Caribbean native, born and raised, with a geologist for a parent so I've always loved volcanoes and I've always wanted to go and visit. I remember as a kid I my Mum got a copy of Encarta, not sure what year, and they had these 3D google maps type virtual exploration elements where you could see a 3D version of the pyramids for example made using photos for the textures. Monserrat was another one of them and I loved going through and learning new stuff. I really should go one day
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Absolutely stunning work dude. It's so amazing to see how far you've come 😊
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I was on Montserrat island for two weeks in 1988. Has a wonderful time, met some great locals, hiked up the hills and visited the the dormant Soufrierre Hills. What a shock it was to find out a couple of years later that half the island was devastated by the volcano.
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It's a strange feeling to remember being on honeymoon in St Lucia when Monserrat's volcano was erupting. I distinctly remember visiting the botanic gardens located within the crater of St Lucia's own 'Soufrière' and noting the ash column on the horizon as our idiot guide said, "While we are of course walking within the crater of our own active volcano it will never erupt because the river that runs through it keeps the magma cool." Looking from the horizon to the Pitons nearby I asked how they were formed? He said without irony, "During a previous eruption."
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Thanks for this glorious documentary. Definitely you’re my fav content creator about nature. Thanks for being a a great inspiration for all filmmaking and nature lovers 🙏🏻🙏🏻 happy new year 🎊
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Your videos are so breathtakingly beautiful. I am truly lost for words everyone time I see one of them. I feel like I just read a classical book, listened to an amazing poem or just listened to an orchestra. Your skills is pure genius. I sit in awe truly, like I’ve just walked out of a museum.