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
The making of the Montserrat Murals - Hello Salem City!
The making of the community mural "Hello Salem City!" in its location on the wall of the Walkinshaw building in Salem, Montserrat.
The making of the Montserrat Murals - Emerald Possibilities
The making of the community mural "Emerald Possibilities" as painted on a wall of Victor's Supermarket on Montserrat.
The making of the Montserrat Murals - Sea's-eye-view
The making of the Montserrat mural "Sea's-eye-view" as painted on a wall at the ferry port terminal in the North of Montserrat.
The making of the Montserrat Murals - Metamorphosis of Hope
Photos showing the process of painting the mural "Metamorphosis of Hope" on the side of the Montserrat Secondary School.