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

The seismic network recorded fourteen volcano-tectonic (VT) events this week. Ten of these VTs occurred over 3 minutes on 6 December.

The average sulphur dioxide measurement over seven days this week was 644 tons per day with a maximum of 947 and a minimum of 289 tons per day.

Observations from the helicopter this week showed no fresh rockfall deposits or changes to the lava dome.

Despite the low level of activity, pyroclastic flows can still occur without any warning. Lahars (mudflows) also remain a hazard.  Tracks across the Belham valley are frequently destroyed or heavily modified by lahars, therefore caution should be exercised crossing the valley during and after rainfall.

The Hazard Level is 2. There is daytime access (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) to Zone C. Maritime zone W remains daytime transit only (boats may sail through the zone but must not stop).

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