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Caribbean Flights Suspended due to partial dome collapse at the Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat |
| 2010-02-12 15:54:48 |
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| On Thursday 11th February 2010 afternoon there was only minimal ash fall in inhabited areas as a result of a partial dome collapse at the Soufriere Hills Volcano says a statement from the National Disaster Preparedness and Response Advisory Committee (NDPRAC).
The John A. Osborne Airport was temporarily closed because of the ash blowing to the Northeast. The hazard level remains at four. The event lasted for 55 minutes and the ash column reached up to 40,000 ft according to pilot reports.
The Pyroclastic flow activity increased at 12:35 hrs and the first peak began at 13:04 hrs, the event waned at 13:30 hrs.
It is said that they are very fortunate that it occurred in the northeast side of the volcano and wind direction is in their favor, the scientist explained. He further said that dome collapses normally go in one direction only and this is what happened.
All government offices and business remained open throughout the event, although the eruption was clearly visible from the Northern safe zone of the island.
This has caused disruption, this morning flights were cancelled from London to the Caribbean and LIAT have also cancelled flights. LIAT continues to assess the situation and as soon as it is safe normal operations will resume.
LIAT services particularly to and from Antigua, Anguilla, Dominica, St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Maarten, and Guadeloupe are to expect a disruption in services. LIAT apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Hopefully the ash will clear soon and flights will be back on track, allowing people to visit the beautiful Caribbean. |
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