Montserrat Volcano Observatory


Daily Report
Report for the period 6pm 26 April
to 6pm 27 April 1998


The level of volcanic activity over the past 24 hours has remained low.

Between 4pm yesterday and 4pm today there were 2 rockfall signals and 15 volcano-tectonic earthquakes. A small pyroclastic flow occurred at 01:14a.m. in the Tar River valley.

Visibility has been restricted today.

Dust levels at all monitoring stations were low today.

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