On an unusually clear and windless day two weeks ago, we were hiking atop Signal Hill, one of the higher points in Antigua’s southwestern mountain range. At the summit we were treated to an amazing view of the Soufriere Hills Volcano on Montserrat some 30 miles to the west. A recent increase in activity within the volcano sent a plume of ash skyward and the lack of wind made it tower over the island. I wonder if there is any relation to the activity in Montserrat and the earthquake in Haiti as we are all on the Caribbean Plate down here. The Montserrat Volcano Observatory has a great website that keeps islanders and the world updated on what is happening. http://www.montserratvolcanoobservatory.info/ Ferry service to Montserrat has just resumed and it’s on the list of my upcoming destinations.
good question! dramatic events on Haiti and the accompanying plume over Montserrat does make one think. Be interesting what you see when you visit though I guess for years large parts of the island has been off limits. Safe travels
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