Montserrat Volcano Observatory


Morning Update
Report for the period 16:00 22 September
to 07:00 23 September 1996


Activity at the Soufriere Hills volcano continued to be at a very low level during this reporting period. A few small rockfalls occurred overnight but no volcano-tectonic, hybrid or long period events occurred. The largest rockfalls occurred at 23:33 last night (22 September) and at 06:40 this morning.

Low cloud cover over the summit of the volcano has prevented any clear views during the early morning.

The continued relative quiescence at the volcano is unlikely to last very long, and residents of areas severely affected by ash are reminded that now would be a good opportunity to clear roofs of ash build-up. Scientists remind all visitors to the unsafe zone that they should carry a transistor radio and have a rapid means of evacuation should the situation at the volcano change suddenly.


Montserrat Volcano Observatory