With reference to one case study, what are the primary and secondary effects of a volcanic eruption?

case study: Montserrat
Primary effects: 66% of island was covered in ash, 23 people died, buildings and infrastructure damaged
Secondary effects: tourism industry struggles, people left the island and still have not returned, floods occurred due to ash

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