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Reply to Prof Sutton regarding provision of seismometers; reaffirms the lack of funds available to do this from FCO; suggests that the Overseas Development Administration may be of help.

Third page: subsequent message to ODA.

Letter reporting that four seismometers have been found that can be loaned for use in St Vincent; advises that the maintenance of an adequate monitoring system will be essential; proposes that financial support for this should be provided by UK govt.

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'.

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

Follow on to Tel 189 stating that the removal of seismic stations from other islands has implications for whole region; could steps be taken to provide a safety margin?

Conveyance of Tomblin's request for equipment

Request for scientific equipment; summary of dome size and lake level.

Report that State Department are not willing to povide helicopter support for volcanologists; troop-lift helicopter not excluded; blankets are en route for arrival on 7th December.

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…