Pictures of Soufriere Hills Volcano And Vicinity

Montserrat Volcano Observatory
April 4, 1996


These images are still frames from video taken by Chris Mason of Montserrat. This video is of broadcast quality, and if you are have an interest in footage or use of the images for commercial purpose, please contact Chris Mason directly.



April 04 1996 New pyroclastic flow deposits and burn areas in the Tar River area. View towards the dome/volcano complex.

April 04 1996 View of north valley walls in the Tar River area.

April 04 1996 Longitudinal view of new pyroclastic flow deposits and subsequent burning in the Tar River area.

April 04 1996 Down channel view of new pyroclastic flow deposits and burn areas in the Tar River area. View is in flow direction.

April 04 1996April 04 1996 Head of pyroclastic flow area.

April 04 1996 Vertical perspective of pyroclastic flow and channel boundry.

April 04 1996 Clouded view of Soufriere Hills Volcano and Tar River area. View from the north.

April 04 1996 Hazy view of new spines.

April 04 1996 View of Tar River area from Long Ground.


All images contained on this page are © Chris Mason

Montserrat Volcano Observatory
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