Montserrat Volcano Observatory


Daily Report
Report for the period 6pm 28 April
to 6pm 29 April 1998


The level of volcanic activity over the past 24 hours has remained low.

Between 4pm yesterday and 4pm today there were 5 rockfall signals and 4 volcano-tectonic earthquakes.

Studies were carried out today of the September pumice flows. Further samples of mafic inclusions were collected for petrological study.

Dust levels at all monitoring stations were low today.

Residents are reminded that the volcano remains in an active state, and that they should continue listening to Radio Montserrat in case the present quiet situation at the volcano changes suddenly.


Montserrat Volcano Observatory