Montserrat Volcano Observatory


Daily Report
Report for the period 5 p.m. 22 February 1999
to 5 p.m. 23 February 1999


Activity at the volcano remains low. 14 rockfall signals and 4 volcano-tectonic earthquakes were recorded in the last 24 hours.

Microgravity measurements were conducted on a line from Lower to Upper Amersham today. This line was last measured 18 months ago.

Cospec measurements of the sulphur dioxide gas flux gave an average value of 690 tonnes per day. This is very similar to the last measurement 2 weeks ago.

Residents of Montserrat are advised to keep listening to ZJB Radio Montserrat for information in case of any changes in the state of the volcano.


Montserrat Volcano Observatory