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In the News (Fri 25 Dec 09)

  
  Magmagenesis at Soufriere Volcano, St Vincent, Lesser Antilles Arc
Soufriere volcano of St Vincent (<0·6 Ma) is composed of basalts and basaltic andesites, the most mafic of which (mg-number 75) may be representative of the parental magmas of the calc-alkaline suites of the Lesser Antilles arc.
Primary magmas at Soufriere were generated by around 15% melting of mid-ocean ridge basalt type mantle sources which had been modified by addition of fluids released from the slab containing contributions from subducted sediments and mafic crust.
The Soufriere stratovolcano dominates the northern half of the island and is the most active subaerial volcano in the arc.
library.iem.ac.ru /j-petr/10-3998/html/egb066_gml.html   (3260 words)

  
 Soufriere Hills, Montserrat, West Indies
Soufriere Hills, a stratovolcano on the island of Montserrat, began erupting on July 18, 1995.
The Soufriere Hills Volcano is exhibiting the highest level of sustained rockfall activity since the dome started erupting in November 1999.
The activity at the Soufriere Hills Volcano was at a higher level between 5 November and 12 November.
www.volcanoworld.org /vwdocs/current_volcs/montserrat/montserrat.html   (5097 words)

  
 Soufriere Hills, Montserrat
Soufriere Hills Volcano on the island of Montserrat in the Caribbean became active on July 18, 1995.
La Soufriere Volcano, which erupted in 1718, 1812, 1902, and 1979, lies to the south on the island of St. Vincent.
Soufriere means "sulfur" in French, hence the inordinate number of volcanoes that bear the same name.
hvo.wr.usgs.gov /volcanowatch/1995/95_07_28.html   (584 words)

  
 Global Volcanism Program | Soufriere St. Vincent | SI / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Reports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Soufriere St. Vincent is the northernmost and youngest volcano on St. Vincent Island.
The 1.6-km wide summit crater, whose NE rim is cut by a crater formed in 1812, lies on the SW margin of the 2.2-km-wide Somma crater, which is breached widely to the SW as a result of slope failure.
Staff from the Soufriere Monitoring Unit of the Seismic Research Unit visited the volcano and reported that there was no increase in volcanic activity according to monitoring-station data and observations.
www.volcano.si.edu /world/volcano.cfm?vnum=1600-15=&VErupt=Y&VSources=Y&VRep=Y&VWeekly=Y&volpage=weekly&wname=soufvinc   (480 words)

  
 Dynamic Pulsating Eruptions
The eruption of the Soufriere Hills, Montserrat in the Caribbean began in July 1995.
However the observations and ideas emerging from work on the Soufriere Hills and other volcanoes indicate that this kind of simplistic model may be wrong.
During my own work on the Soufriere Hills eruptions I had also become convinced that a great deal of crystallization seen in the lavas occurred due to the loss of gas during magma ascent and that this feature might be the key to understanding the dynamics of the volcano.
www.firstscience.com /site/articles/sparks.asp   (1287 words)

  
 Soufriere Hills volcano - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Soufriere Hills volcano is a complex stratovolcano with many lava domes forming its summit on the Caribbean island of Montserrat.
It became active in 1995, and has been active ever since.
This British overseas territory location article is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Soufriere_Hills_volcano   (207 words)

  
 CVO Website - Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat, West Indies
Soufriere Hills volcano sits on the north flank of the older South Soufriere Hills volcano, located at the south end of Montserrat Island (13 x 8 kilometers).
The Soufriere Hills are a complex of andesitic domes ; older andesitic domes and andesitic to basaltic lavas form nearby hills.
Three water-tube tiltmeters, located on the lower flanks of Soufriere Hills about 3-4 kilometers from the summit, indicated inflation centered just south of the summit area, coincident with the center of seismicity.
vulcan.wr.usgs.gov /Volcanoes/WestIndies/Montserrat/description_soufriere_hills.html   (1170 words)

  
 Soufriere
Soufriere is a picturesque town, located on the southwest coast of the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.The oldest settlement on St. Lucia, it was an important trading center under the French.
Return journey is uphill.  For those requiring an energetic pace, a good cardio vascular workout, the path is clearly defined.  Follow instructions and await the casual ones at the roadside/land rover.
The privately-owned Diamond Falls and Mineral Baths, less than a mile east of Soufriere, are part of the Soufriere Estate dating from 1713.
www.nvo.com /pitonresort/soufrieretours   (640 words)

  
 Effects of Pyroclastic Flows and Surges at Soufriere Hills volcano, Montserrat
Even before viscous lava first breached the old forest-covered lava dome of Soufriere Hills volcano in November 1995, scientists monitoring the volcano were concerned about the potential effects of pyroclastic flows and surges that would likely accompany the emplacement of a new dome in the volcano's summit crater.
The initial eruptive activity of Soufriere Hills began on July 18, 1995, and consisted of vigorous venting of steam and gas and a series of small steam explosions that formed ash-laden plumes less than 100 m tall.
View is W down the course of Fort Ghaut (river) on the west flank of Soufriere Hills volcano.
volcanoes.usgs.gov /Hazards/Effects/SoufriereHills_PFeffects.html   (1200 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - SoufriEre, volcano, St. Vincent, Latin America & Caribbean Islands (Latin American And Caribbean ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
SoufriEre, volcano, St. Vincent, Latin American And Caribbean Physical Geography
SoufriEre, volcano, 4,048 ft (1,234 m) high, on St. Vincent island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
On May 7, 1902, the day before the great eruption of PelEe on Martinique island, SoufriEre erupted, laying waste a third of St. Vincent, killing more than 1,000 people, and scattering a heavy fall of ash on Barbados island, c.75 mi (120 km) to the east.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/SoufrStV.html   (208 words)

  
 MTU Volcanoes Page - Soufriere Hills, Montserrat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Pictoral Archive of Activity at Soufriere Hills Volcano
Zone 1 is the earliest hazard zone affected by mudflows derived from the major fumaroles.
Caption: Figure 9, p.549 from Wadge, G., & Isaacs, M. Mapping the volcanic hazards from Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat, West Indies using an image processor.
www.geo.mtu.edu /volcanoes/west.indies/soufriere   (216 words)

  
 Soufrière on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
On May 7, 1902, the day before the great eruption of Pelée on Martinique island, Soufrière erupted, laying waste a third of St. Vincent, killing more than 1,000 people, and scattering a heavy fall of ash on Barbados island, c.75 mi (120 km) to the east.
The Soufriere Hills volcano and the postmodern landscapes of Montserrat.
Isla de San Vicente: ascensión al Volcán La Soufriere.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/S/SoufrS1tV1.asp   (261 words)

  
 Attractions Near the St. James Club Morgan Bay Resort in St. Lucia
Stops are made at Soufriere Estate, where you will also have lunch, the Sulpher Springs, the Diamond Falls and the Botanical Gardens.
The trip to Soufriere follows the winding west coast road, through the fishing villages and fringing the rain forest.
Arriving in Soufriere, you will visit the Sulpher Springs, Diamond Falls and sample the local cuisine at a local Soufriere restaurant before being transferred to the jetty for a relaxing boat ride back to Castries with a swim and a quick look at Marigot Bay.
www.wyndhamstlucia.com /attractions.html   (1461 words)

  
 University of the West Indies - Seismic Resarch Unit
Eruption of the Soufriere Volcano on St. Vincent island, 1971-72.
Volcanic plume dynamics: Analysis of film from the 1979 eruption of the Soufriere, St. Vincent (West Indies).
Activity at the Soufriere volcano, St. Vincent, West Indies, between October 21 - November 15, 1971.
www.uwiseismic.com /Documents/Presentations/BeyondWalls_StVincentI.html   (5601 words)

  
 Architects propose Master Plan for the re-development of Soufriere
Louis what is left of Soufriere’s architectural heritage must be guarded jealousy throughout the course of the town’s modern development.
Otherwise he said, the unique ambience of Soufriere will be quickly lost.
Noting that Soufriere not only embraced the Pitons, but also the Sulphur Springs and the Diamond Falls, all known to attract thousand of tourists, the architects concede that the town possessed sufficient invaluable assets to demand more policy intervention and legislation to protect its integrity.
www.stlucia.gov.lc /pr2005/february/architects_propose_master_plan_for_the_redevelopment_of_soufriere.htm   (334 words)

  
 www.stlucia.org is the official portal for Saint Lucia Tourist Board. Find out about traveling to and enjoying the ...
Already well-established in Martinique, the realized that the rich fertile soil of Soufriere would be ideal for farming.
In 1746, Soufriere was, officially recognized by France, as St Lucia’s first town.
Soufriere is still a centre for agriculture but tourism has gained equal importance.
www.stlucia.org /tour/history_soufriere.asp   (585 words)

  
 CNN - No plans to evacuate as Montserrat volcano spews ash - Aug. 11, 1997
It was just the latest in nearly a week of eruptions from the Soufriere Hills volcano, and a minor one at that.
The Soufriere Hills volcano had been dormant for almost four centuries when it came back to life two years ago.
Authorities evacuated the southern half of the island, where the danger is the greatest, because of the threat of pyroclastic flows.
www.cnn.com /WORLD/9708/11/montserrat/index.html   (496 words)

  
 St Lucia
Saint Lucia is one of the leading banana exporters in the Caribbean (12 varieties of banana are grown on the verdant hillsides), and has a poulation of 140,000.
St Lucia's capital city of Castries is in the NorthWest; the famed fishing village of Soufriere is to the SouthWest; and Vieux Fort, the island's second largest port, is perched at the Southern tip.
In our opinion Soufriere is not worth a visit in and of itself but is better taken in as part of another tour to see the many attractions nearby.
www.kidsclubholidays.com /stlucia/stlucia.htm   (1534 words)

  
 Government of Montserrat and Montserrat Volcano Observatory
Chronology of the Eruption of Soufriere Hills Volcano from January 1992 to Early July 1997
Overview of the Eruption at Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat 29 March 1997
Assessment of the Status of the Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat and its Hazards 18 December 1997
www.geo.mtu.edu /volcanoes/west.indies/soufriere/govt   (649 words)

  
 CALIPSO monitors pulse of Soufriere Hills volcano
A unique monitoring system in place on the island of Montserrat can record the everyday changes beneath the Soufriere Hills volcano and throughout the island, according to an international team of volcanologists.
The CALIPSO project (Caribbean Andesite Lava Island Precision Seismo-geodetic Observatory) is the first volcano monitoring system of its type installed at an andesitic volcano.
The Soufriere Hills Volcano has erupted on and off since July 1995.
www.innovations-report.com /html/reports/earth_sciences/report-37966.html   (622 words)

  
 MVO Publications - conference abstracts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Generation and emplacement mechanisms of gravity-driven pyroclastic flows from the 1996 lava dome of Soufriere Hills volcano, Montserrat (abs).
Assessment of sector collapse for Soufriere Hills volcano, Montserrat (abs).
Energetic pyroclastic surge generated by the collapse of a pressurised andesite lava dome: 26 December 1997 eruption of the Soufriere Hills volcano, Montserrat, West Indies (abs).
www.mvo.ms /publications-confs.htm   (6162 words)

  
 Caribbean Sea Expedition – Climbing La Soufriere Volcano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Unlike Mont Pele, La Soufriere is still considered to be an active volcano.
The trail to La Soufriere is through what's known as a secondary rainforest.
La Soufriere erupted in 1979, and ash and sulfurous gases spewed out.
www.theoceanadventure.com /CS2000/CS10.html   (765 words)

  
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The MVO reported that during 27 October-3 November, volcanism continued at an elevated level at Soufriere Hills and seismicity was slightly lower than it had been the previous week.
Observations revealed that the lava dome within the summit crater continued to grow only on the E side of the crater.
The MVO reported that during 23-30 March volcanic activity at Soufriere Hills volcano was extremely low.
www.volcano.si.edu /reports/usgs/archive.cfm?volcano=soufhill   (15161 words)

  
 Soufriere Scott's Head Marine Reserve (SSMR), Dominica.
The Scott's Head ~ Soufriere Marine Reserve (SSMR) is located on the south-western tip of the island.
Fish nursery area: this area at Soufriere was determined to be a valuable spawning ground for many pelagic and reef fish; there is no fishing allowed in this region.
Recreation area: The section located at the beach called "Tous sable" is set aside as a recreational area for swimming and snorkelling from shore.
www.avirtualdominica.com /ssmr   (658 words)

  
 Jalousie Plantation Hotel - Soufriere - Jalousie Plantation Hotel reviews - TripAdvisor
Plantation-style Resort located on southwestern coast, 5 miles from Soufriere.
In my mind this is a negative since there are now no standards to...
Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on Soufriere tourism, attractions, maps and much more.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g147345-d149078-Reviews-Jalousie_Hilton-Soufriere...   (537 words)

  
 APPLE Vacations St. Lucia, Judy and Maria's Travel, Inc.
Soufriere is the oldest city in St. Lucia, founded in 1746 and located at the western tip of the island.
Don't miss the Soufriere Volcano, where you can drive right through the crater of a sleeping giant and swim in its bubbling hot springs.
Go to northern tip of St. Lucia to the tiny fishing village of Gros Islet, which transforms itself into a party for "Carnival" every Friday night.
www.jmtravel.com /st1.htm   (1016 words)

  
 Sights in St. Lucia - www.sluonestop.com
Choose any one from Castries to Soufriere: Union Trail, Barre de L’ Isle Forest Reserve, Descartier Loop Trail or the Edmund Forest Reserve.
Scholars who may be interested in the roots and culture of the Helen of the West Indies can travel back in time with a tour of one of our many working plantations.
Discover how cocoa, coffee, coconut copra and other crops were harvested at Soufriere Estate, Errard Plantation, Marquis Estate and Morne Coubaril Plantation.
www.sluonestop.com /sights   (380 words)

  
 The Still Plantation and Beach Resort - Soufriere, St. Lucia, West Indies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Located on one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, (St. Lucia, West Indies), within the quaint and historic town of Soufriere is The Still Plantation and Beach Resort.
"Experience Soufriere, St. Lucia's Paradise, where a visit to the Still Plantation and Beach Resort is a must!"
Each resort is within a 5 minute walk of the town center of Soufriere.
www.thestillresort.com   (120 words)

  
 Soufriere Vacation Rentals | Hotels
Reknown for its spectacular views of St Lucia's famous landmark, the Pitons, the Caribbean Sea, sulphur spings and the Soufriere rainforest area.
The Jalousie Hilton is a unique resort and spa, located in one on the most beautiful natural settings in the Caribbean.
Located on a mountain ridge overlooking the sea/ all guest suites of this Superior First-class resort are open air with incredible views to the Carribbean.
www.hotstays.com /Soufriere-St-Lucia.html   (257 words)

  
 Soufriere, Guadeloupe, West Indies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
The islands of the West Indies and the Lesser Antilles volcanic arc.
The first historical eruption observed in the West Indies was at La Soufriere, a stratovolcano, in about 1660.
The volcano has erupted eight times since then, most recently in 1976-1977.
volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/volc_images/north_america/soufriere_guad.html   (147 words)

  
 Coral Reefs Volcanic Impacts
The rate of recovery will depend, in part, on the availability of seeds which in turn depends on the proximity of other forest species, and the availability of animals (e.g.
Presently there is cloud forest in the Center Hills and this may act as a source of new seeds for South Soufriere Hills.
The recovery process follows a successional pathway, whereby early species (called pioneers) colonize the soil and make it suitable for other forest species.
sei.org /impacts.html   (2057 words)

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