During 28 February-2 March, lava-dome growth at Soufrière Hills continued and was concentrated on the E and N sides. Ash venting and roaring noises originated from the W side of the dome, above Gages Wall. On 2 March, two small pyroclastic flows traveled down Tyres Ghaut to the NW.
During 16-23 February, lava-dome growth at Soufrière Hills continued and was concentrated on the E and N sides. Small pyroclastic flows traveled down the Tar River Valley to the E, Gages to the W, and Tyres Ghaut to the NW. Ash venting and roaring noises originated from an area above Gages to the SW, where a new blocky lobe was visible.
Wed, 14 Feb 2007, 06:00
During 9-16 February, seismic activity at Soufrière Hills was slightly elevated as compared to previous weeks. The lava-dome volume was estimated at 200 million cubic meters based on recent measurements from LIDAR data. Previous measurements over-estimated the lava-dome volume due to the perceived location of the dome and the lack of data from inside the crater.
Read allWed, 7 Feb 2007, 06:00
During 7-13 February, growth of the Soufrière Hills lava dome continued on the W side. A small lobe was observed on 7 February growing to the SW. On 8 February, three pyroclastic flows traveled a maximum distance of a few kilometers E down the Tar River Valley.
Read allWed, 31 Jan 2007, 06:00
Based on satellite imagery, the MVO, and pilot reports, the Washington VAAC reported that a diffuse plume from Soufrière Hills rose to an altitude of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted WNW on 31 January. Measurable activity was low and visual observations were limited due to cloud cover.
Read allWed, 24 Jan 2007, 06:00
During 24-30 January, measurable activity at Soufrière Hills remained low. Based on satellite imagery, information from MVO, and a pilot report, the Washington VAAC reported that ash plumes were visible during 26-27 January. The plumes were likely a result of rockfall activity.
Read allWed, 17 Jan 2007, 23:05
Over the past days, lava-dome growth at Soufrière Hills continued and was focused on the NW sector of the dome. Occasional pyroclastic flows travelled down to the W in Gages Valley, to the NW in Tyres Ghaut and S down the Tar River Valley.
Read allWed, 17 Jan 2007, 06:00
During 17-23 January, measurable activity at Soufrière Hills was low and visual observations were limited due to cloud cover. Gas and ash venting that originated from the W side of the dome continued throughout the reporting period. A clear view on 22 January revealed that the collapse scar from the 8 January event was filled in.
Read allWed, 10 Jan 2007, 06:00
During 10-16 January, lava-dome growth at Soufrière Hills continued and was focused on the entire NW quadrant of the dome. During 10-11 January, one pyroclastic flow was observed to the W in Gages Valley and one to the NW in Tyres Ghaut. On 15 January, a relatively large pyroclastic flow traveled S down the Tar River Valley and produced a cloud that drifted W.
Read allMon, 8 Jan 2007, 11:08
Picture taken on January 8 at 6 :30 from Bouillante, Guadeloupe, facing the Montserrat island. (courtesy of Alex, from Sous-leVent)
As our correspondand Roy reports, a major explosion (probably a major dome collapse) has just occured on Montserrat's volcano, producing an eruption column of 30,000 ft (10 km).
Read allMon, 8 Jan 2007, 09:50
![A Pyroclastic flow "boils" into the upper reaches of Tyres Ghaut, on the northwestern side of the Soufriere Hills Volcano. Picture taken at 11:24 (local time) 3 January 2007, cour ...]()
A Pyroclastic flow "boils" into the upper reaches of Tyres Ghaut, on the northwestern side of the Soufriere Hills Volcano. Picture taken at 11:24 (local time) 3 January 2007, courtesy of Greg Scott of Caribbean Helicopters.
Soufrière Hills volcano continues to be in a high eruption state. Frequent rock falls trigger pyroclastic flows from the lava dome towards the NW sector Tyres Ghaut and Gages Valley. The run out distances in Tyres Ghaut have, however, shown signs of increasing, possibly exceeding the previous maximum estimate of 1500 m.
Read allThu, 4 Jan 2007, 07:20
Over the past weeks, the lava dome of Montserrat's has been growing at rapid pace. The possibility of major dome collapse events (such as on May, 20, 2006) and associated pyroclastic flows promted the government to evacuate hundreds of people living at the base of the Belham Valley. Montserrat's Soufriere Hills volcano.
Read allWed, 3 Jan 2007, 06:00
Activity including rapid lava-dome growth, pyroclastic flows, and ash venting increased at Soufrière Hills during 3-9 January. Dome growth was concentrated in the NW quadrant which was the highest part of the dome. Pyroclastic flows, originating from the NW, were observed in Tyres Ghaut (NW), Gages Valley (W), and N, behind Gages Mountain and accompanied by ash venting.
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