NewsRegional REGIONAL: Alert level lowered at La Soufriere volcano by Barbados Today 16/09/2021 written by Barbados Today 16/09/2021 2 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 189 SOURCE: CMC – Government has lowered the volcanic alert level from Orange to Yellow, nearly five months after eruption of the La Soufriere volcano. The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) in a statement, said that the decision to lower the level was taken following the advice of scientists from the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies (UWI). It said that activities at La Soufriere have declined for the last three months and are consistent with a period of unrest following eruptive magmatic activity (explosive eruption) which can be seen by the emission of hot, degassing, near surface magma at the summit of the volcano. NEMO said a yellow alert means that the volcano is still restless: seismic or fumarolic activity or both are above the historical level at the volcano but have reduced significantly since the last eruption on April 22. It said that the lowering of the volcano alert level to Yellow means that all residents who previously evacuated can now return to their homes. NEMO said that all persons in emergency shelters should return to their homes by September 20 , once it is habitable. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Business owners disappointed But it warned that access to the volcano remains off limit as hot gases are still being emitted from the volcano and hot rocks are possible at the surface. The landscape leading to the summit has changed significantly since the eruptions making it extremely difficult to maintain ones footing which may result in injuries, NEMO said. “Lahars (flood waters mixed with ash, other volcanic materials, mud, debris, and rocks) and heavy steaming/degassing will continue for some time during periods of heavy rainfall. Residents and motorists in areas close to the volcano and persons traversing rivers and streams during periods of heavy rainfall should always remain vigilant.” Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Seven acquitted in 2015 murder of schoolteacher 20/06/2025 Bayview Lab launches full-service laboratory in new Bayview Urgent Care 18/06/2025 Fish vendors seek urgent ice access after oil spill shutdown 06/06/2025