The much-anticipated SHV30 conference is gearing up, with the release of its first circular providing vital information for prospective attendees. The circular outlines essential details about the conference, including key dates and the event’s theme Experts and enthusiasts alike are encouraged to review the circular and mark their calendars for this pivotal gathering in the … Read More
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) is excited to announce the winners of its 2024 Creative Writing Competition. With over 70 entries received, this year’s competition showcased incredible creativity and storytelling under the theme Guardian of the Volcano. Participants were challenged to explore their personal connection to the Soufrière Hills Volcano and reflect on how it … Read More
Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) proudly announces the launch of its new website, bringing the public closer to the Soufrière Hills Volcano and MVO’s critical monitoring efforts. Designed with both accessibility and engagement in mind, the new site offers in-depth information on volcanic science, and insights into MVO’s mission and work. The newly designed website serves … Read More
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) is excited to announce the launch of its 2024 Creative Writing Competition. This annual event invites participants to explore their personal connections to the Soufrière Hills Volcano through the theme Guardian of the Volcano. The competition encourages residents of Montserrat, including students, parents, teachers, and adults, to reflect on how … Read More
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory’s (MVO) Software Engineer, Arvid Ramdeane, recently attended the prestigious UWI Five Island Campus 5th Industrial Revolution (UWIFIC 5IR) Artificial Intelligence Annual Research Conference. Held at the UWI Five Island Campus in Antigua and Barbuda, the conference focused on reimagining the Digital Transformation of the Caribbean in an age of Generative AI … Read More
July 18, 2024 marked 29 years since the onset of the Soufrière Hills Volcano (SHV) eruption. The eruption began on July 18, 1995, with a phreatic explosion and has since been characterized by activity in five distinct “Phases,” separated by periods of little to no activity termed “pauses.” The eruption is currently in its fifth … Read More
At the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO), we believe in the power of STEM education and are committed to nurturing the next generation of scientists and innovators. In line with this commitment, MVO recently made a generous donation to the three local primary schools in recognition of their outstanding efforts in producing science projects for the … Read More
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) is proud to announce that the “Sensing Volcanoes: Public and Community Engagement with Volcanic Risk” initiative has been recognized in the prestigious University of Oxford Vice-Chancellor’s Awards. This collaborative effort, involving the University of East Anglia, the University of Oxford, the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre, and … Read More
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) is pleased to announce SHV30, a conference to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Soufrière Hills Volcano. This significant event will take place from 14-18 July 2025 in Montserrat. SHV30 aims to bring together scientists, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the world to reflect on three decades of volcanic activity, … Read More
