The Soufriere Hills Volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat released a plume of ash and/or steam in late November 2008. The volcano remained active in the weeks that followed.
The Soufriere Hills Volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat remained active in late December 2008, steadily releasing plumes of ash and/or steam.
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.