Montserrat Volcano Observatory


Morning Update
0700H 08 May, 1996


Activity at the Soufriere Hills volcano during the night has continued at the same relatively low level observed during the past several days. Intermittent low amplitude broadband tremor recorded at the closest seismic stations to the volcano and several small-sized rockfalls still dominate the seismicity. A few small long period earthquakes were also recorded.

Visibility is still restricted by the low cloud cover that has been present over the volcano during the past three days.

The present level of activity at the Soufriere Hills Volcano still continues to cause concern to the scientists. The MVO continues to urge that visits to the evacuated zone be kept to a minimum. The Tar River, Long Ground and Whites areas are extremely dangerous, and should not be entered under any circumstances.


Montserrat Volcano Observatory