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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…

Christmas greetings and thanks from Cato (St Vincent Premier) to the UK Diplomatic service.

Request for £250 to be transferred.

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

Discussion of proximity of Naval vessels; outlines the pros and cons of maintaining 24hr distance to that of 72hrs; decision made on balance that 72hrs is most preferred option given other priorities. Also contains pages showing the timelines of when…

Page 1: Arrival of Canadian high commission of Trinidad and British Development Division of Barbados; Mitchell not invited to attend meetings and has little information.

Page 2: Apology from Mitchell to Bell of Development division for missing…

Reporting of the current situation; opposition making 'mischief' in reception centres; Premier is worried about and challenged by finances to fund requirements in reception centres and finding employment for evacuees; economic burden of crisis…

Report of sampling of dome by US scientists from boat.
Second page is the report.

Lava sample collection by boat successful; Premier spoke to thank volcanologists and ask people to ignore mischief-making of 'discredited politicians'.