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Update of geological examination - scientist confident this is a new flow ocurring and likelihood of large eruption very small; bus service now running to transport people to small holdings/plantations; some movement back to north of Rabacca but…

Letter of thanks to Mitchell for the Volcano Despatch (TNA 231) and clear reports throughout crisis.

Detailed summary of activity of the volcano and findings of scientists.

Press release from Cato (Premier of St Vincent); update on activity and the work of the scientists; description of visits to reception centre and their conditions; thanks to those who have helped the efforts; condemnation of negative propaganda from…

Report of failed attempt to sample lava dome on 11th December; update on lava dome height and lake level

Report of scientific opinion that the emerging dome is remnant of 1902 material; hot water in Larikai actually a hot rock surface exposed to sunlight; most likely area for rim collapse is Larikai, which would cause no real danger; reassuring but…

US Scientists are leaving; share Tomblin's view that 24 hours notice would be available for an explosive eruption; Dr Melsom of Smithsonian Institution furthered theory that it would be safe to move people back to clearance zones if certain steps…

Rain has obstructed observation of the crater and caused flooding in some reception centres; disease, people sleeping on flooded cement floor.

Soufrière is in true eruption; island in lake appears to be top of lava dome 200m above former crater floor; short series of explosions detected on 20th November, source not seen due to dense vapour; no clear volcanic earthquakes; more seismometers…

Update of volcanic activity - lake level, crater features, rock falls; evacuation update; announcement of plans to provide transport to enable persons to maintain their work on their land.