St Vincent 1971-72
Dublin Core
Title
St Vincent 1971-72
Subject
The eruption of La Soufrière St Vincent, 1971-72
Description
Documents and photos detailing volcanic activity, scientific observations and government responses to the eruption of La Soufrière St Vincent 1971-72.
Collection Items
Photograph of 1971-72 lava dome growing in the crater lake of La Soufriére St Vincent.
Photograph of 1971-72 lava dome growing in the crater lake of La Soufriére St Vincent.
Report RE Seismographs - 30th November 1971
Seismographs recording tremors and one felt tremor on western flank. Helicopter to install instrumentation
Second page: Telegram 136 from Mitchell to FCO conveying findings presented in report.
Second page: Telegram 136 from Mitchell to FCO conveying findings presented in report.
Telegram requesting volcanolgists to assist - 25th November 1971
Experienced volcanologist needed to interpret data, tension RE Tomblin.
Telegram to Governor Bahamas from FCO -16th December 1971
Summary of activity since 1st November, offers of aid from governments and charities
Telegram to Governor of the Bahamas and Foreign Commonwealth Office from Mitchell - 17th December 1971
activity continues at same rate
report of warm water in rivers on Leeward side incorrect
no evidence of imminent violent explosive activity
Confidential telegram to Priority FCO number from Mitchell - 20th December 1971
origin of newly erupting magma - 1902, tremors related to rockfalls detected
previous IR data re-examined, no longer implies high hazard.
Scientific updates on St Vincent activity - 1st - 30th November 1971
summary of volcanic activity, earthquakes and status of crater lake 1-30th November 1971
Telegram to FCO Snow from Mitchell - 16th December 1971
Equipment left behind, comments on infra-red data and resulting alarm
Telegram to FCO from Mitchell - 8th December 1971
Evacuation decsion reasons
American advice
state of evacuated populations
Cato motivations
US reccomendations and confidence in Tomblin
Telegram to Prof Sutton (Royal Society) from Tomblin (UWSRC) - 9th December
Stating need for funds for more seismometers