Montserrat
Regional risks
Soufrière Hills volcano
The Soufrière Hills volcano has been active since 1995. However, there has been no major volcanic activity since February 2010. There are 5 exclusion zones around the volcano 바카라 사이트“ A, B, C, F and V 바카라 사이트“ and only one 바카라 사이트“ zone V 바카라 사이트“ is currently in force. See the .
Zones A, B, C, and V include some of the waters immediately around the island and there are 2 additional maritime exclusion zones 바카라 사이트“ E and W. Mariners can pick up maps showing the maritime zones along with their GPS co-ordinates at the Montserrat Port Authority at Port Little Bay.
Volcanic activity is monitored 24 hours a day from the . The specifies the current level of volcanic activity on a scale from 0 to 5, where 5 is the highest.
The current hazard level is 1, which allows unlimited access to zones A, B, C and F. Zone V is authorised access only, and you are not allowed to enter without permission from the authorities. Vessels are not permitted to enter the maritime exclusion zones without permission.
An island-wide siren system is used to warn of volcanic activity. The sirens are tested daily at midday. If the sirens sound at a non-test time, tune to Radio Montserrat (ZJB) immediately on FM 88.3 or 95.5 to get alerts. The radio station also gives regular scientific updates and advice.
Ash falls and flight cancellations
The 40% of the island that is not directly affected by volcanic activity is still prone to ash falls and volcanic gases if the wind is blowing from south to north. Ash falls can lead to flight cancellations.