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New instruments have been installed at the La Soufriere Volcano to assist the team of scientists in monitoring the volcano’s activity
Instruments such as a Reflective Mirror have been installed at the La Soufriere Volcano as the Team of Scientists continues to monitor activity at the volcano
Geologist, Professor Richard Robertson said on NBC Radio yesterday that the new Lava Dome is being closely monitored as it continues to grow.
Professor Robertson noted that the team is putting plans in place in the event of an explosive eruption and is also monitoring the seismic signals that have been recorded at the volcano.
From left: Fitz Hughes residents Godfrey Grandison, Dain Walters and “Noriega” Social Share
by Lyf Compton
The panic and chaos that took place last Saturday in North Leeward after a red glow was observed coming from La Soufriere was fuelled by lack of information and fake news spread on social media.
On Tuesday, Dain Walters of Fitz Hughes told SEARCHLIGHT that it became very “hectic” on Saturday night when persons observed the red fiery glow coming from the volcano that sits on a perch looking over the North Leeward community like a god.
He said it was not the first time he had seen the glow and he knew exactly what it was as he has been following the news and updates on his phone since the volcano started erupting effusively.
Report filed by Raghib Apparicio – News Reporter
A disaster management official is allaying concerns that this country could be impacted by a tsunami if there were to be an explosive eruption of St Vincent and the Grenadines’ La Soufriere Volcano.
Director of the National Office of Disaster Services Philmore Mullin addressed the issue on Antigua Barbuda Today.
He warns however the Caribbean’s geographical location places it at increased risk from disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Tsunamis are often after-effects of these disasters.
An effusive eruption began last month at the La Soufrière Volcano, where the lava flows steadily from the ground.
Evacuation plan in place Social Share by LYF COMPTON
RESIDENTS OF AREAS earmarked to be evacuated should La Soufriere become explosive have been assured that this will be done in a safe and effective manner.
The public is also asked to desist from spreading false information, but instead look to reputable sources like the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) for word on the volcano.
Parliamentary representative for North Leeward Carlos James spoke to SEARCHLIGHT yesterday, days after a red glow from the volcano on Saturday night flung residents of North Leeward and other areas into a state of panic.
Some persons from the area packed their bags and were ready to leave although no evacuation order had been given. The panic was fueled by social media broadcasts that falsely said the red glow meant that the eruption taking place at La Soufriere had become explosive.