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Responding to eruptive transitions during the 2020–2021 eruption of La Soufrière volcano, St. Vincent
A critical challenge during volcanic emergencies is responding to rapid changes in eruptive behaviour. Read more.
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The UWI Seismic Research Centre cops global award
High commendation was bestowed on The University of the West Indies from the world’s leading global volcanological association. Read more.
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Thermal and seismic precursors to the explosive eruption at La Soufrière Volcano
High temporal resolution, geostationary, thermal infrared data from the Advanced Baseline Imager combined with seismic data of La Soufrière Volcano, St. Vincent provide empirical insights. Read more.
The UWI Seismic Research Centre is the official source of information on earthquakes and volcanoes in the English-speaking Eastern Caribbean.
across the region
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Use our interactive map to view earthquake, volcano and tsunami activity in the Eastern Caribbean.

Earthquakes magnitude 3.8 and above are posted unless reported as felt.

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La Soufriere St. Vincent is at alert level Green.


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The dramatic landscapes of the Eastern Caribbean have been shaped by powerful tectonic forces and other natural phenomena over millions of years.