Alert Level for Volcano down to Orange
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Given that there have been no explosions at the volcano since April 22 and the number of volcanic earthquakes recorded, has also decreased significantly, the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with the concurrence of the Director of the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) and on the advice of Scientists from the Seismic Research Centre, University of the West Indies, has taken the decision to lower the Volcanic Alert Level from Red to Orange.
An Orange Volcano Alert level means that the volcano may resume explosions with less than twenty-four hours’ notice.
Volcano Alert Level Changes from Red to Orange
The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with the concurrence of the Director of the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) and on the advice of Scientists from the Seismic Research Centre, University of the West Indies, has taken the decision to lower the Volcanic Alert Level from Red to Orange.
An Orange Volcano Alert level means that the volcano may resume explosions with less than twentyfour hours’ notice.
Lead Scientist, Roderick Stewart, indicated that the recommendation was being made given that there have been no explosions at the volcano since April 22 and the number of volcanic earthquakes recorded, has also decreased significantly.
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This is according to a release issued by the National Emergency Management Organization.
Government yesterday took the decision to lower the alert level, based on recommendations from Scientists from the Seismic Research Centre of the University of the West Indies.
Lead Scientist, Roderick Stewart says the recommendation was being made given that the activity at the La Soufriere has decreased significantly.
The Government has also taken the decision that residents of communities in the orange zone from Petit Bordel to Gordon Yard on the Leeward side of the island and up to Mt. Young near the RUBIS Gas Station on the Windward side of the island, can return home and carry out normal activities.