Welcome to the Curating Crises database!
Here you can find archive materials relating to volcanic eruptions and associated hazards (e.g., earthquakes) in the Caribbean between 1890 and 2000.
The team at Curating Crises have put together some Exhibits that highlight some of the interesting stories they've uncovered.
Please explore the website to learn more about how knowledge was generated and transferred during times of volcanic unrest.
Featured Collection
Tempest Anderson photos - St Vincent 1902
Photos taken by Tempest Anderson during his visit to St Vincent in the aftermath of the 1902 eruption. He recorded the physical changes to the…
Featured Exhibit
Sensing Volcanoes at the Royal Society
From the 4th - 9th July 2023 the Curating Crises team is coming to the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition...
Recently Added Items
Telegram from Ministrant to DevDiv - 22nd December 1971 - funding for seismometers
Discussion of funding for seismographs needed for longer term monitoring as recommended by Prof Sutton
Telegram 86 from Thurlow to Mitchell - 31st December 1971 - Support from the Bahamas
Bahamas able to provide 2 doctors and four nurses for up to three weeks upon request
Telegram 230 from Mitchell to FCO - 31st December 1971 - Equipment for Tomblin
Request for equipment from Toblin
Letter from Smith to Boothroyd - 29th December 1971 - financial aid
Letter in support of providing financial gift to St Vincent