Montserrat Volcano Observatory


Daily Report
Report for the period 6 p.m. 27 May
to 6 p.m. 28 May 1998


Volcanic activity has been at a low level over the past 24 hours. Between 4 p.m. yesterday and 4 p.m. today 11 volcano-tectonic earthquake and 1 rockfall signal were recorded on the local seismic network. The sizes of these events are similar to those seen in the last few days.

Dust levels were low at all sites today. The blue sulphur Dioxide haze mentioned in previous reports was visible again today mainly over the general area of the Galways Wall and during a helicopter flight over the west side of the island, the smell of that gas obvious.

Residents are reminded that the volcano remains in a potentially active state, and that they should continue listening to Radio Montserrat in case there are sudden changes.


Montserrat Volcano Observatory