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First page: Report of volcanic activity presented by US Geologists Swanson and Friedland in Barbados.
Second page: Description of plan for ongoing scientific investigations.

Aerial photographs of the crater at La Soufriere St Vincent where the dome can be seen protruding from the crater lake - 9th April 1972

Summary of impacts from 1902 eruption What the Natural Disaster subhead covers Responsibilities of associated state in question Alternative means of funding suggeted

Caribsitrep 069. Update on situation: no change. Report of HMS Berwick 's departure.

origin of newly erupting magma - 1902, tremors related to rockfalls detected previous IR data re-examined, no longer implies high hazard.

Members of UWISRC carry instruments down into the crater of La Soufrière St Vincent to monitor the volcano after the emergence of the lava dome from the lake in late 1971.

Request for report of extra costs of naval support

Draft reply to telegram 140 (CC#400) regarding funds; exploring potential for funds to be available in event of imminent eruption. No item number in collection.

Reports impression that relief needs will mostly be met regionally; reports offer of minesweeper and aircraft support from french navy; reports characteristic willingness of neighbouring islands to provide assistance.

Summary of activity since 1st November, offers of aid from governments and charities