BRKG Part of St. Vincent Island in Caribbean being evacuated imminent eruption La Soufrièr volcano

Warm Wisconsin

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I updated the thread title to say part of the island being evacuate. I am reading conflicting reports on if the whole island or just the north part of the island is being evacuated.

www.upi.com

St. Vincent evacuated due to volcanic threat

Authorities issued an evacuation order for the Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Thursday after a volcano began showing signs of an impending eruption.
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St. Vincent evacuated due to volcanic threat

April 8 (UPI) -- Authorities issued an evacuation order for the Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Thursday after a volcano began showing signs of an impending eruption.

The National Emergency Management Organization said the volcano, La Soufriére, has shown increased signs of steaming and smoking on St. Vincent, the largest island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

"The new dome has now reached the height of the crater on the Leeward side. Residents will now be able to see the glowing/fiery appearance of the dome as it gets dark and night approaches," the agency tweeted.

Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves issued an evacuation order for the island after the alert level was increased to red.

NEMO said vessels were dispatched to the island to help residents evacuate, including a Royal Caribbean cruise liner.


Live updates at this link

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Live Updates: La Soufrière Volcano Erupting, Evacuation Orders In Effect – Trinidad and Tobago Weather Center

The La Soufrière Volcano is expected to erupt explosively in the coming hours to days, prompting evacuation orders. Follow for live updates.
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I haven’t found any webcams yet
 
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St. Vincent, Grenadines: Authorities order evacuations in north of St. Vincent Island due to volcanic activity April 8

Volcanic activity at La Soufriere prompts evacuations in north of St. Vincent Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, April 8.

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St. Vincent, Grenadines: Authorities order evacuations in north of St. Vincent Island due to volcanic activity April 8

Volcanic activity at La Soufriere prompts evacuations in north of St. Vincent Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, April 8.
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Event
Authorities in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have issued evacuation orders for approximately the northern one third of Saint Vincent Island amid increased activity at La Soufriere Volcano on April 8. The evacuation order impacts at least 16 villages within the affected area, including Morneronde, Richmond, Walliabou, Georgetown, and Langley Park, among others. Additionally, all land vehicles and maritime vessels not participating in the evacuation effort are prohibited from the area. La Soufriere is located about 21 km (13 miles) north of Kingstown.

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) has raised the volcano alert level to "red" indicating that an explosive eruption is imminent. According to an advisory released by NEMO, safe areas include locations from North Union to Kingston on the Windward side of Saint Vincent, and Barouallie to Kingston on the Leeward side of the island; the Grenadine islands are also within the safe zone.

TransportPlan for possible transport disruptions in the surrounding area, especially if a significant eruptive event occurs. Road conditions could quickly deteriorate during periods of significant ashfall and visibility could be reduced. Officials might close roads near the volcano depending on the presence of hazardous volcanic material. Fine particulate matter ejected from the volcano could pose a hazard to flights in the surrounding airspace; authorities might temporarily close additional airport facilities if significant ashfall accumulations occur.

HealthVolcanic activity may impact air quality in the surrounding area. Air quality could become a concern, particularly in areas near the crater, following an explosive event. Individuals in the region - especially those with underlying pulmonary conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or lung cancers - may experience difficulty breathing and could suffer from lower tolerance to physical exertion.

Advice
Strictly comply with all evacuation orders and other instructions issued by authorities. Confirm flights if a large eruption occurs. Plan for possible transportation disruptions in the coming days. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving; due to reduced visibility, drive cautiously in areas affected by ash. Carry facemasks and observe other precautions to avoid ash inhalation if operating in the affected area.

Resources
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Latest warning

La Soufriere volcano raised to alert level Red
St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. – 6:30pm April 8th, 2021 - Scientists have observed a significant increase in activity at La Soufriere volcano which has prompted The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to raise the volcanic alert level at the La Soufriere volcano to Red.

The UWI-Seismic Research Centre scientific team based at the Belmont Observatory in St. Vincent recorded six separate bands of volcanic tremor throughout the day. This new type of seismic event has not yet been observed since the beginning of the eruption in December 2020. This type of seismic signal is usually associated with movement of magma and fluids close to the surface. Ash venting was also observed during the most recent tremor episode.

The effusive eruption is continuing and an explosive phase of the eruption may begin with very little warning.
An evacuation order has been issued for communities in the Red volcanic hazard zone. Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves made the announcement during the second of two press conferences held in Kingstown today. The UWI-SRC Geologist and Scientific Team Lead, Prof. Richard Robertson indicated that “We cannot give any clear warning that nothing can happen within the next 24-48 hours and we would not be surprised if there are explosions at the volcano during that period.”

At alert level Red the public is advised to urgently comply with directives issued by NEMO. NEMO has advised that safe areas are those from North Union to Kingstown, on the Windward side of the island, Barouallie to Kingstown on the Leeward side and the Grenadine Islands.
For information on evacuation routes stay tuned to local (St. Vincent) media channels and follow NEMO on social media @NEMOSVG. Scientific updates are available on The UWI-SRC website and social media platforms.
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Peter

Peter

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[Edited] This is [Not] on the SW side of St Lucia. We honeymooned just north of here 20 years ago in December. Beautiful island and people. Prayers up for them.

(Continued) I digress. The name of the volcano threw me. This indeed is on St. V's. Soufriere is also the name of a village on St. Lucia.
 
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FaithfulSkeptic

FaithfulSkeptic

Carrying the mantle of doubt
So many beautiful places in the world with one of these damned things looming near by. It would be awfully hard to invest much into a home anywhere near them.
 
Q

quar

Doc
I don’t study volcanoes or anything and I am 42 years old. I know we have had some volcanoes active, but I have to ask “How rare is the current event?”

we have Iceland and now this one, should more be expected? Is Yellowstone next?

How pissed off did we make God at this point?

thank you everyone for all of the information.
 
packyderms_wife

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Neither here nor there.
quar said:
I don’t study volcanoes or anything and I am 42 years old. I know we have had some volcanoes active, but I have to ask “How rare is the current event?”

we have Iceland and now this one, should more be expected? Is Yellowstone next?

How pissed off did we make God at this point?

thank you everyone for all of the information.
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This one has been erupting semi regularly since the 80s, it hasn’t had a major eruption since 1902 or whenever it was.
 
helen

helen

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In 1902 a hot gas cloud suffocated and burned a lot of people to death. All the livestock died too. It also rained particulates from the size of sand to half-pound rocks. Everything was buried and buildings collapsed.

The article I posted had interesting notes about why some people didn't realize it was going off, and it went fast at the last moment.

There is a direction of force issue with plate tectonics. The U.S. has over 150 volcanos, most of which are getting shoved from our west. The Iceland volcano is produced from plates being shoved apart, to the east and to the west. I haven't looked at tectonic plates at these islands much, but I think they are small plates crunched up.

I wonder about the plates spreading apart in Iceland. If a plate is getting shoved to the east (roughly) toward our east coast, and we keep getting shoved from the west on the west coast - what has to give in our tectonic plate?
 
Dennis Olson

Dennis Olson

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Actually, it’s not. The “e” with “accent grave” (“é”) is pronounced “aay”, but the “e” with “accent agu” (“è”) is pronounced “eh.” Further, the fact that there’s an “e” after the final consonant (“r”) means that the “r” is pronounnced.

So the theoretical correct pronunciation is “sue fr’eh’r”.
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
Dennis Olson said:
Actually, it’s not. The “e” with “accent grave” (“é”) is pronounced “aay”, but the “e” with “accent agu” (“è”) is pronounced “eh.” Further, the fact that there’s an “e” after the final consonant (“r”) means that the “r” is pronounnced.

So the theoretical correct pronunciation is “sue fr’eh’r”.
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Correct, however how raggedyman pronounced it is how the msm pronounces it... French names and all that jazz.

We’ve known it as the sue free hills for the past thirty five years.
 
Dennis Olson

Dennis Olson

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I couldn’t care less how the MSM pronounces it. I was (sigh) fluent in French, and spent a summer over there as a teen. It was an exchange program. I won my high school’s language award. Though my vocabulary sucks now, I still remember my pronunciation.
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
Dennis Olson said:
I couldn’t care less how the MSM pronounces it. I was (sigh) fluent in French, and spent a summer over there as a teen. It was an exchange program. I won my high school’s language award. Though my vocabulary sucks now, I still remember my pronunciation.
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Black pudding and black pudding rights! :xpnd:
 
sy32478

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Peter said:
[Edited] This is [Not] on the SW side of St Lucia. We honeymooned just north of here 20 years ago in December. Beautiful island and people. Prayers up for them.

(Continued) I digress. The name of the volcano threw me. This indeed is on St. V's. Soufriere is also the name of a village on St. Lucia.
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We stopped at that village and walked along a roped trail over an area that had steam (and sulphur obviously) wafting from the ground. Less than a year later I saw a news report about tourists on that same path - the area over the steam vent collapsed and took them with it to a horrifying death.

Great people, great diving, fantastic seafood and produce. IIRC we stayed at the Windjammer north of the Pitons.
 
C

cupid's romance

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If there is s major eruption, would the wind pattern impact the southeast US? Any ideas if a major eruption would impact hurricanes in the Caribbean?
 
W

workhorse

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Can we get the leaders of this island to take over the mainland? They saw a problem acted on it, marshaled resources, took strong actions to keep their people safe, and didn’t blame the previous administration for not making proper sacrifices to the volcano just saying.
 
riddler

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Peter said:
[Edited] This is [Not] on the SW side of St Lucia. We honeymooned just north of here 20 years ago in December. Beautiful island and people. Prayers up for them.

(Continued) I digress. The name of the volcano threw me. This indeed is on St. V's. Soufriere is also the name of a village on St. Lucia.
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I thought the same when I first saw the headline. We honeymooned in St. Lucia in 1998.
 
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