Montserrat Volcano Observatory


Morning Report
Report for the period 6 pm 5 May
to 7 am 6 May 1998


The level of seismic activity increased last night. There were a number of small rockfall events and an intense burst of small volcanotectonic earthquakes around 5:30 this morning. The burst of activity lasted around 15 minutes.

The summit of the volcano is clear this morning and the large spine extruded in early March is visible.

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