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Explosive eruption at La Soufriere Volcano

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Kingstown – As of 8:41 a.m. this morning, April 9, 2021 an explosive eruption began at the La Soufrière volcano in St Vincent, according to the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Cenre.

This is a culmination of the seismic activity that began on April 8. The eruption is ongoing and more information will be shared as things progress.

Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves yesterday issued an evacuation order as activity at the volcano intensified. (NEMO/UWI)

 

 

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