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Which jobs became major sources of employment in Montserrat after the eruptions?
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Montserrat
Lush mountain vegetation on Montserrat, Lesser Antilles.
Following the devastating volcanic activity of the 1990s, which led to the abandonment of the commercial center of Plymouth and the destruction of much of the island's agricultural land, the economy of Montserrat underwent significant changes. In the early 21st century, the largest sources of employment on the island became public services and construction.1