Thursday, May 17, 2012

Activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano remains at a low level.

The seismic network recorded six rockfalls and six volcano-tectonic events this week.

The average sulphur dioxide measurement over six days this week was 378 tons per day with a maximum of 602 and a minimum of 272 tons per day.

Brief clear views of the lava dome this week showed no significant changes.

Despite the low level of activity, sporadic pyroclastic flows will continue to occur without any warning. The Hazard Level is 3. There is no access to the terrestrial Zone C and only daytime transit access to shipping through the maritime extension of the zone.

Category: Weekly reports