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Marcia (Mrs. Pete)
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Post by Marcia (Mrs. Pete) »

It looks like something might have happened with the volcano because ever since last evening, it has been very hazy here.

Anyone know anything about this?
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Post by mbw1024 »

Montserrat Volcano Observatory

Activity Report – 5 May 2008



There was a small pyroclastic flow on the eastern flank of the Soufriere Hills Volcano at 2 am on Monday 5th May, 2008. Light ashfall was reported in the Old Town area.



The flow may have been triggered by very heavy rainfall at the time, which also generated lahars.



A brief swarm of volcano-tectonic earthquakes occurred at the same time as the flow. These were located at a very shallow depth beneath the dome.


Don't know if that is what is causing your haze. To me it doesn't sound like much but what do I know? I did look at the web cams this morning and wonder what was going on.
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Post by bj »

This may explain the haze especially in May and June, the Sahara dust comes through making hazy days. On the bright side (no pun intended :lol: ) The Sahara dust makes for some really outstanding sunsets!
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