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

The seismic network recorded three rockfalls and two volcano-tectonic earthquakes this week.

The average sulphur dioxide measurement over six days this week was 334 tons per day with a maximum of 526 and a minimum of 216 tons per day.

Cloudy weather prevented good views of the lava dome this week.

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).

Additional information on the Soufrière Hills Volcano, the Hazard Level System and a glossary of volcanic terms can be found on the MVO website: www.mvo.ms

MVO would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2012.

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