Montserrat Volcano Observatory


Morning Update
Report for the period 16:00 30 October
to 07:00 31 October 1996


Activity at the volcano overnight has been at about the same level as yesterday. About ten volcano-tectonic earthquakes, most of which occurred during the period 15:35 to 23:00, were recorded. One long period event occurred at about 01:59 early this morning. A few small rockfalls signals, most of which occurred during the earlier part of the night, were also recorded overnight. A single regional event was recorded at 02:47 this morning.

Conditions at the volcano this morning has been very overcast and no views were possible of the summit.

The volcano remains in a highly dangerous condition. Pyroclastic flows and possibly another explosive eruption could start with little warning. All residents of Montserrat are urged to exercise caution while visiting the evacuated zone. The Tar River and Long Ground areas are extremely dangerous, and people entering these areas face a high risk of death.


Montserrat Volcano Observatory