Reporting of unusual activity at summit of Soufrière, contains additional information about investigations and previous eruptions and relation to Martinique eruption in 1902.
First page: report of 'substantial body of rock above lake surface'; volcanologists had suggested naval assistance may be needed within 12 hours; report of torrential rain which would seriously hamper evacuations due to floods/landslides; at-risk…
First page: summarises elevated activity and need for 24 hour distance naval assistance; refers to local planning for emergency and likely shortages of supplies.
Second page: reports no need for UK based elements at present; discusses benefit of…
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.
First page: discussion of Dutch Navy offer of assistance and capabilities; other offers of assistance from US Ambassador, French and Trinidad Forces; report of no change to voclanic activity but that situation could change at any time.
Second page:…