Montserrat Volcano Observatory


Daily Report
Report for the period 6 pm 19 February
to 6 pm 20 February 1998


Seismic activity today has been low. Between 16:00 yesterday and 16:00 today there were 9 hybrid, 3 long-period, and 3 volcano-tectonic earthquakes and 45 distinct rockfall signals. Peaks in rockfall activity continue to occur every 10 to 12 hours - the most recent is ending at the time this report is being written. The rockfalls are still occurring on the south side of the volcano down the White River Valley.

Dust levels at all monitoring sites were low today.

Dr Glen Mattioli and his team from the University of Puerto Rico departed today.


Montserrat Volcano Observatory