Volcanoes of the West Indies

Links

Observatories and Official Agencies

• Montserrat Volcano Observatory, Montserrat, British West Indies
• This official site for Soufriere Hills volcano contains regular activity reports and an abundance of other information.
• Seismic Research Unit, University of the West Indies, Trinidad
• The SRU is responsible for monitoring earthquakes and volcanic activity in the Commonwealth Eastern Caribbean countries. The unit maintains volcanic surveillance and warning systems, conducts research on the distribution and frequency of earthquakes in the Eastern Caribbean and provides advice on earthquake and volcano related issues to governments of contributing countries.
• Pelee Volcano Observatory, Martinique, French West Indies
• Maintained by IPGP. Observatory and volcano information.
• Soufriere de Guadeloupe Volcano Observatory, Guadeloupe, French West Indies
• Maintained by IPGP. Observatory and volcano information.

Additional Information

• Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA)
• An inter-governmental regional disaster management organisation established in 1991 by an Agreement of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CDERA's main function is to make an immediate and coordinated response to any disastrous event affecting any Participating State, once the state requests such assistance. Provides access to various publications from CDERA, NDOs and other regional and international agencies as well as situation reports on recent or ongoing events.
• Volcano World: North America
• Images, basic information, and references. Not restricted to Holocene volcanoes. Includes Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Indies.
• Volcanic Ash Advisory Statements
• Aviation notices issued by the Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC). Coverage area includes the Caribbean.