Earthquake tremors continues in St Vincent because of La Soufriere volcano

National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) stated that the La Soufriere volcano continues the pattern established since the massive eruption on April 18, 2021. NEMO added that Small long-period and crossed earthquakes extended to be recorded, increasing their rate of occurrence. A High-level seismic shaking started at 11:09 am, caused by explosive activity, and continued for about 20 minutes. The national organization stated that a vertical volcanic eruption plume extended slowly over the crater, ultimately reaching about 8 km. "During the initial stages of the eruption, a base surge (pyroclastic density current) was seen flowing down the volcano's western flank. At a more profound level, Trembling continued for the next two hours as La Soufrière continued to vent ash," added National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) in its update. NEMO stated that since the initial depressurization entered directly following the April 9 explosive phase, the constant GPS network has recorded a decrease in horizontal and vertical movement rates.

"The volcano remains to erupt. Its design of seismic activity over the last few days is standard of the growth and decay of lava domes. Explosions with the following ashfall of similar or larger magnitude can occur with little or no warning." added NEMO.

Natural calamity in St Vincent and the Grenadines have moved the lives upside down, the island is facing massive devastation, and thousands of people are currently accommodated in government shelters. Many organizations, including the Red Cross, have come forward to assist the country in managing the crisis. The United Nations have also come forward to help the Caribbean island. Coca-Cola has also donated a sum of around USD 250,000 along with several supplies. The country is in urgent need of water, non-perishable goods and sanitary products. St Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica, St Lucia are among some neighbouring countries that have delivered water and other food items.