Volcanoes
Soufrière Hills volcano emitted an ash and steam plume, and exhibited a summit hot spot in mid-October 2009.
Atmosphere Land Volcanoes
On December 2, 2008, an explosion occurred on the west side of the Soufriere Hills lava dome. Volcanic material flowed through the city of Plymouth, setting some buildings on fire.
Soufrière Hills volcano emitted thick ash plumes and exhibited a summit hot spot in mid-October, 2009.
Activity at Montserrat’s Soufriére Hills Volcano continues to ebb and flow; a new eruption of ash occurred in late November 2009.
The Soufriere Hills Volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat began 2009 with continuing plumes of ash and steam.