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How to Help St. Vincent Amid Volcanic Disaster Claire Lampen
On April 9, La Soufrière volcano on St. Vincent began a series of catastrophic eruptions that have downed vital infrastructure on the Caribbean island. According to NASA, the active volcano which has not erupted since 1979 is among the most troubling to volcanologists due to its “explosive and erratic eruption style,” which flings ash and hot gas into the atmosphere. In this case, the explosions also triggered landslide-like currents of superhot volcanic material pyroclastic flows that charged into the island’s valleys to drain toward its river and coasts.
Thankfully, residents were evacuated 24 hours ahead of time, so no one was injured or killed by the event itself. But now, an estimated 20,000 people have been displaced from their homes, and the island faces a growing humanitarian crisis. With residents crowding into government shelters in the midst of a pandemic, basic necessities suc
Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 6:18 am
Bajanpro
| Ash from the eruptions of the La Soufrière volcano covers
a town in St Vincent and the
Grenadines.
Following a
series of powerful eruptions from La Soufrière volcano on
the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent, the UN chief on
Monday expressed deep solidarity with the country’s people
and Government.
“This crisis comes at the
most difficult time, as the world is grappling with the
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
and ahead of the hurricane season”, Secretary-General António Guterres said a
statement
issued by his spokesperson.
“The Secretary-General
commends the local response efforts underway and reiterates
HeadlineApr 20, 2021
In the Caribbean, a thick layer of volcanic ash has settled over the island of Saint Vincent, after a long-dormant volcano erupted earlier this month. More than 20,000 people have been evacuated and are in urgent need of food, water, clothing and shelter. On Monday, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves appealed to the U.N. Security Council for help.
Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves: “Please help Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in its midnight hour of need. … Nearly one-fifth of the island’s population has had to be evacuated to safer areas â a monumental challenge of humanitarian relief.”
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Press Release – UN News Bajanpro | Ash from the eruptions of the La Soufrire volcano covers a town in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Following a series of powerful eruptions from La Soufrire volcano on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent, the UN chief on Monday expressed …
Bajanpro | Ash from the eruptions of the La Soufrière volcano covers a town in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Following a series of powerful eruptions from La Soufrière volcano on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent, the UN chief on Monday expressed deep solidarity with the country’s people and Government.
“This crisis comes at the most difficult time, as the world is grappling with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and ahead of the hurricane season”, Secretary-General António Guterres said a statement issued by his spokesperson.