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Summary of information provided by scientists as of 3rd December; statement given by Premier on 6th December.

Announcement that the stories about activity at Mt Pelée have been confirmed as false by the director of the Martinique observatory; update on some activity at volcano.

Conveyance of scientific report provided by US Scientists; helicopeter assistance still desirable.

Scientist suggest eruption may form lava lake in crater which could over flow; 1794 persons in reception centres, sanitary conditions are improving, food still serious problem; 23 tons of food collected by HMS Berwick from Grenada

Conveyance of background information and situation report

Update on volcanic activity - change in nature of dome growth from vertical to horizontal, experts suggest this means a lava flow rather than a 'true eruption'; rock samples to be collected by boat; implications are not clear

Update on volcanic activity - 5 large tremors, lowwer lake level and temperature, rock falls; update on evacuation statistics, 579 evacuated by nightfall of first day; still no sign of imminent eruption

Press release describing the observed activity at the volcano; also advises that there is no need to be alarmed or move unnecessarily unless sufficient provisions are available

Report of activity at volcano; lake level, dome height, water temperature, presence of warmer water in rivers, earthquakes; activity the same as mid-November, no sign of imminent explosive eruption.

Report of activities of scientists; update of volcanic activity with respect to lava extrusion rate and changes in lake colour Report of activities of scientists; update of volcanic activity with respect to lava extrusion rate and changes in lake…