An historical peep at past eruptions
An historical peep at past eruptions Social Share As we reflect on past eruptions while trying to come to grips with the uncertainties that face us today, we have to take into account the state of the societies and matters such as communications and technology. We know very little about the 1718 eruption. St. Vincent was then owned and occupied by so-called “Yellow and Black Caribs” and a few French farmers who were allowed to settle on the western side of the island. In 1812 the eruption started on April 27. It was about 8 years since the lands of the indigenous people se...