This animation uses real-time observations, seismic data and the layers of ash and rock fall left behind to reconstruct the series of explosions that occurred at La Soufrière volcano, St Vincent, in April 2021. Narrated by Prof Richie Robertson of…
Observations from Montserrat, mentions Mr Manning and Dr E. S. Shepherd.
Gas conditions and shocks
Hopes that activity has culminated with 12th December 1934
Seismic activity, only a few felt earthquakes during his visit.
Seismometer used to detect them.
Points to lunar cycle as potential explanation for activity.
Temperature - Bristol thermometer corroded, slow decline in temperatures at Gages.
Chemical…
Rising temperatures potential faulty instrument.
Presence of a fissure rather than a crater at Gages.
Discussion of Gas.
Eye-stinging from gasses.
Mentions the "human crisis" he is witness to.
Discussion of his book and further funds.
Copy of letter…
Seismic phenomena, May 6th, August 24th, December 12th.
Chances Mount.
Morale on Montserrat.
Gases, nature of those emmitted has not changed, contents of the gas.
Mentions Dr Shepherd's tests.
Use of odour to ID gasses.
Temperatures not high enough…