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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.

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

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.

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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