gregg784La Soufrière’s new dome, SVG – March 23rd 2021. A view of the new dome at La Soufrière, SVG was taken from the southwestern crater rim on March 23rd 2021. Credit: UWI-SRC. NEMO St. Vincent and the Grenadines advises that access to the volcano is still prohibited at this time.…
gregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 44 1. The period of elevated volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes which began on 23 March 2021 stopped on March 26, 2021. Since then, the only seismic activity being recorded are small low-frequency events associated with the growth of the dome. These kinds of events were dominant…
Read moregregg784Northern residents on edge as Soufriere rumbles shakes THE NEW DOME at La Soufriere has continued to grow within the moat area of the crater with signs of small rock falls accompanying the growth. Residents in the area have been experiencing rumbles and heavy vibrations for the last…
Read moregregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 43 1. There have been no changes in activities at the La Soufrière Volcano over the past twenty-four hours. 2. Volcano tectonic earthquakes continue to be recorded beneath the volcano and their magnitude is such that they can be felt in villages such as Fancy,…
Read moregregg784The new dome at La Soufrière volcano, St Vincent on March 23rd, 2021. Still confined within the crater, it continues to spread laterally along the crater floor and is still shorter than the 1979 dome. Photo credit: UWI-SRC. Panoramic shot of the entire La Soufriere with the new dome…
Read moregregg784Latest footprint (surface area) of the new dome at #lasoufrière from the summit visit on March 19th. The dome continues to spread along the crater floor and has grown in height. NEMO St. Vincent and the Grenadines reminds that access to the volcano is still prohibited at this time.…
Read moregregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 31 1. Satellite images captured on February 5, 202l allowed for a completely clear view of the crater. The new dome continues to grow with the lateral spreading of ~15 m towards the north-west and south-east. 2. The most active gas emissions are at the…
Read moregregg78405/02/2021. Satellite image(PlanetLabs) showing the latest dome growth. From this it was estimated to now be 540 m in length. When another drone survey is completed, we’ll be able to calculate the other estimates. Photo credit: PlanetLabs 01/02/2021. Panoramic shot of the new dome within the crater of…
Read moregregg784The latest estimates from the UWI SRC show that the new lava dome at the La Soufrière Volcano is growing at a peak rate of 2.7 m3 per second but over the long term, this growth rate is more so at 1.7 m3. For some comparison for those who aren’t familiar…
Read moregregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 29 1. The new dome continues to grow with the lateral spreading of material towards the north and south, with a preferred northward growth observed. 2. The most active gas emissions are at the contact areas between the pre-existing 1979 dome and the 2020-21 dome,…
Read moregregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 28 The results of some of the tasks carried out during the trip to the summit of the La Soufriere Volcano on Monday 1st February 2021 are as follows: 1. Some gas measurements were done on Monday using a Multi-Gas Instrument and a filter pack.…
Read moregregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 26 1. Three (3) GPS stations are currently streaming data to Seismic Research Centre. Telemetry of the data being collected from the new GPS station installed at the Richmond Vale Academy on 23 January, is still ongoing. Since 31 December 2020, no significant deformation signals…
Read moregregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 25 1. The Team from The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) returned to Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday 27th January, 2021, onboard the Regional Security System (RSS) aircraft. They are Geologist Professor Richard Robertson, Instrumentation Engineer Lloyd Lynch and Engineering Technician…
Read moregregg784CDEMA, through its partner network, activated the Copernicus EU to provide mapping and monitoring of the La Soufriere Volcano for its ongoing effusive activity. The Copernicus EMS is being used to produce maps of the new dome growing in the crater to be shared with UWI Seismic Research Centre…
Read moregregg784Why do the domes (new and old) steam? They steam because there is a large amount of hot rock present and when it combines with the high volume of groundwater in the crater, the heat causes the water to boil – think a boiling kettle. There is also volcanic…
Read moregregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 23 1. Full advantage was taken of the general clear conditions at the summit today to achieve several tasks. 2. Aerial photographs and video of the volcano were taken, through the assistance of Drone Pilot Rommel De Freitas and Professor Robertson. 3. The electronics team…
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Read moregregg784We shared the hazard of the volcanic gases and now we look at the impact. They can be dangerous in high concentrations so precaution must be taken. With the current activity at La Soufrière, SVG the higher concentrations are at the summit and in the crater. The surrounding villages…
Read moregregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 22 1. A GPS monitoring station was installed at the Richmond Vale Academy today. 2. The team prepared monitoring equipment at Belmont to be installed close to the summit of the volcano on Sunday. 3. NEMO staff was joined by Professor Robertson on the drive-through…
Read moregregg784The latest images of the new dome, taken today by Rommel Defreitas. Average Rating 0 out of 5 stars. 0 votes.You must log in to submit a review.
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