gregg784SVG records its first Covid-19 death, 62 new cases St Vincent and the Grenadines recorded its first COVID-19 death, today, Friday, January 15. “The 49-year-old female with multiple pre-existing conditions, presented to the Hospital Services during the evening of January 14 with difficulty breathing. The patient, who was confirmed…
gregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 16, 1. Reasonably clear conditions in the summit area of the La Soufrière Volcano allowed for rock samples to be collected from the western part of the lava dome today. 2. During the field sampling mission in the crater, photographs were also taken with a…
Read moregregg784UPDATE: La Soufriere extremely dangerous, public advised to stay away UWI -SRC RELEASE The scientific team has successfully and safely collected rock samples from the new lava dome at la Soufriere volcano. Analysis of the composition of these rocks will provide valuable information on whether the new dome is…
Read moregregg784Today’s (01/16/2021) flyover of the #LaSoufrière Volcano, St Vincent with Volcanologist Thomas Christopher collecting multigas measurements from the new dome. Changes in volcanic gas chemistry can provide insight into activity beneath the new dome. Video: @uwiseismic Average Rating 0 out of 5 stars. 0 votes.You must log in to…
Read moregregg784Geologist, Prof. Richie Robertson, collects rock samples from the new dome in the crater at La Soufriere. Strict volcano safety protocols have been enacted to facilitate the scientific team’s expedition to the crater as changes in volcanic activity can occur at any time. Average Rating 0 out of 5…
Read moregregg784The scientific team has successfully and safely collected rock samples from the new lava dome at #lasoufriere volcano. Analysis of the composition of these rocks will provide valuable information on whether the new dome is comprised of older material (related to the 1979 eruption) or fresh material from greater…
Read moregregg784SIXTY-TWO (62) NEW COVID-19 CASES – FIRST DEATH St. Vincent and the Grenadines yesterday recorded its first COVID-19 death. The forty- nine (49) year old female with multiple pre-existing conditions, presented to the Hospital Services during the evening of January 14 with difficulty breathing. The patient, who was confirmed…
Read moregregg784Volunteers and local community members supporting the team from SRC during the installation of seismic stations at the summit of the volcano THE PUBLIC IS ASKED NOT TO VANDALIZE THE EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE MOUNT OF THE VOLCANO. Average Rating 0 out of 5 stars. 0 votes.You must log…
Read moregregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 15, 1. Work continued today at the La Soufrière Volcano, with the support of the helicopter. An observation flight was conducted this morning by Professor Robertson and Dr. Stinton, one of the two scientists who arrived on Wednesday to provide support to the SRC Team.…
Read moregregg784THIS IS A RE-POST Man Takes Photo And Collect Rock Samples As Volcano Erupts All visits to the La Soufriere volcano on the Caribbean island of St Vincent have been suspended due to increased activity at the volcano. (By Ernesto Cooke) – A thrill-seeker has defied orders to stay away…
Read moregregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 14 1. The Rotary Helicopter that will be used in the surveillance of the La Soufriere Volcano arrived from Antigua today. The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI/SRC) Scientists Professor Richard Robertson, Dr. Thomas Christopher and Dr. Adam Stinton conducted an aerial…
Read moregregg784Photos were taken on 14th January 2021. Scientists from the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) have commenced gas sampling from the dome. Photos : UWI Seismic Research Centre / NEMO Average Rating 0 out of 5 stars. 0 votes.You must log in to submit a review.
Read moregregg784Scientists from the Montserrat Volcano Observatory arrived this afternoon to support Professor Richard Robertson and the team from the Seismic Research Centre on the monitoring of the La Soufriere volcano Average Rating 0 out of 5 stars. 0 votes.You must log in to submit a review.
Read moregregg784RE-POST Statement by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on US Designating Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) denounces the unilateral declaration by the outgoing United States administration to designate Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. Cuba’s international conduct does not in any way warrant that…
Read moregregg784LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 13, 1. Heavy cloud did not allow for aerial reconnaissance today, arrangements have been made for aerial reconnaissance over the next few days via helicopter. 2. The dome that broke through the crater floor, on December 27, 2020, on the south-west perimeter of the existing…
Read moregregg784IF YOU TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, HOW SHOULD YOU ISOLATE? 1. Separate yourself from other people in your home, in a well-ventilated bedroom. No family member should stay or sleep in the same room as you. 2. Use a separate bathroom. If you have to share a bathroom, clean…
Read moregregg784If you are visiting or returning to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, please take careful note of our updated COVID-19 travel protocols (phase #10, commenced January 7, 2021): 1. Reminder: ALL travellers must arrive with a negative PCR result (done within 72 hours / 3 days of travel). 2.…
Read moregregg784Drones Will Be Used For Aerial Surveillance Of La Soufrière LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN # 12, No reconnaissance flight of the La Soufriere was done today, due to unfavourable weather conditions. The dome that broke through the crater floor, on December 27, 2020, on the south-west perimeter of the existing…
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Read moregregg784A RE-POST Acid rain damaging vegetation in some areas – Geologist The size of the second DOME, which is located on the South Western side is such that it has begun to touch the crater walls. While the hazards of the second growing dome at La Soufriere are still…
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