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…
Summary of activity at volcano currently and since 1902
Initial observations and arrival of volcanologists explanations for activity
Monitoring Concerns over panic or spread of rumours RE an eruption. Advice for UK community.
Relief at reported reduction in activity, discussion of evacuation RE nationality.
Additional handwritten note confirms 'Belongers' and 'non-belongers' are all British subjects and are not differentiated in event of disaster. Disaster aid…
SITREP 4th November:Volcano at dangerous phase, rapid dome growth high seismic activity, pyroclastic flows down Galways, major event imminent. Salem off-limits,
public anger after theft arrests
Volcano dangerous, Salem closed to vehicles, rapid dome growth,
High seismic activity, ash, access South of Nantes River prohibited.
Fines for trespassing exclusion zone, theft arrests.
Risk assessment prepared by Dr Peter Baxter, await volcanologists revised assessment of activity in december.
Depopulation theory accepted universally.
Being pressed for spend breakdown
Volcanic activity low, controlled access to exclusion zone, hybrid and long period earthquakes, ash, pyroclastic flows down Galways, dome growth,
HMS newcastle deployed assets for search and rescue, Harris - man in exlusion zone rescued. Military…
SITREP 26th December:PDC at 3 am, ash clouds, earthquakes, dome collapse larger collapse than previously,
White River Valley, White River, Steve Sparks, Gingoes and St Patricks, exclusion zone.
SITREP 24th December: Volcanic activity, exclusion zone christmas party for children,
Rockfalls and flows in Tar River Valley, dome growth
Marines assist in making shelters, Brades housing estate, christmas celebrations