LA SOUFRIÈRE BULLETIN #56 APRIL 10, 2021 5:00 P.M
- The seismic tremor generated by voluminous energetic venting of La Soufrière Volcano continued overnight.
- The amplitude of the tremor peaked between 8 pm and midnight on 9 April and slowly declined over the next few hours. There were some periods of increased amplitude during the decline, associated with pulses in the ash venting.
- A small number of volcano-tectonic, long-period and hybrid earthquakes were recorded during the tremor.
- Audible rumblings accompanied by ash venting occurred throughout most of the night with ashfall reported throughout the island.
- The volcano has entered an explosive eruptive phase that may continue over the next few days and weeks. Explosions are expected to be of similar or greater magnitude.
- Alert level is RED.
- Seventy-eight shelters with more than 3000 occupants are now fully operational.
- Other evacuees have sought shelter with family and friends.
- The National Emergency Operations Center continues to be fully functional operating on a twenty-four hour, around the clock basis.
- NEMO will continue to provide regular updates as they continue to monitor the Volcano.
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