Students from Simon’s Rock embarked on a captivating journey into volcano science through a series of lectures and field visits hosted by the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) aimed at providing students with practical insights into monitoring techniques and the geological dynamics of volcanic activity. Throughout the immersive sessions, students engaged closely with MVO scientists, gaining … Read More
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the Ministry of Communications Works, Labour, and Energy (MCWLE) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) for the inaugural STEM week of activities. Dedicated to celebrating the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), this exciting initiative will run from April 22nd to … Read More
The recent Cities on Volcanoes (CoV) conference, COV12, convened from February 11 to 17, 2024, serving as a pivotal platform for global discourse on volcanic risk management. Hosted in Guatemala, the conference brought together diverse stakeholders including the public, government officials, monitoring agencies, and scientists to exchange insights and strategies concerning volcanic hazards. Montserrat, known … Read More
On November 15th, London’s Hackney Picturehouse cinema will host an exceptional event as part of the national ‘Being Human’ festival. This evening promises to be a unique cultural experience, showcasing short films and captivating stories from the Caribbean islands of Montserrat and St Vincent. At the heart of this event is a remarkable documentary by … Read More
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO), the organization responsible for the continuous monitoring on the Soufrière Hills Volcano, has expanded its digital footprint with the launch of an official TikTok channel. This strategic move signifies the MVO’s unwavering commitment to providing up-to-the-minute volcanic updates while connecting with a diverse audience through various social media platforms. For … Read More
In a unique opportunity this summer, Flora Nicholls, a student at Durham University, delved into the fascinating world of volcano monitoring during her internship at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO). As she prepares to pursue her Master of Science in Natural Sciences, Flora spent four weeks working closely with Dr. Jose Marrero, the MVO’s Hazard … Read More
In a significant and insightful visit, Mr. Paul Candler, the Director of the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) – Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate, and the Acting Governor of Anguilla, was welcomed as a guest by Her Excellency the Governor, Sarah Tucker, to the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) recently. The visit, aimed at gaining … Read More
The Royal Society’s annual Summer Science Exhibition is one of the most prestigious science public engagement events, in the United Kingdom and been running for more than 200 years. The findings of the Curating Crises project through the exhibit ‘Sensing Volcanoes’ was included as one of the nine (9) flagship exhibits at the 2023 installation … Read More
The Salem Community Development Group presented the Montserrat Volcano Observatory with a cheque for XCD$500.00, as a contribution and a show of appreciation for the creation of the ‘Hello Salem City’ mural. The Salem mural was one of several murals commissioned across Montserrat by the MVO as part of the Curating Crises Project geared at … Read More
Residents have begun to enjoy the four murals commissioned by the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) as part of the Curating Crises Project geared at increasing volcanic risk awareness and promoting Montserrat’s rich history, culture and environment.
