Thread by @Xy5Z89

#Volcano #SoufriereStVincent #StVincentAndTheGrenadines

Activity Report

"University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) and National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) reported

that the lava dome in Soufrière St. Vincent’s main crater that first formed on 27 December continued to grow during 6-12 January. Observations were made during a field visit on 5 January, during a helicopter overflight on 6 January, and based on 9 January drone video.

During that time the dome grew and expanded to the W, produced small, hot rockfalls, had a blocky appearance, and continued to emit gasses and steam. Gas-and-steam plumes were also visible from Belmont Observatory.

The Alert Level remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale).

written by @volcanessa

Sources: University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC),

 National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO),

Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines