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Okay, let’s get this show on the road. I will begin by sharing research related to the 1971-1972 effusive eruption which is similar to what is happening now. I will be sharing old photos and crediting sources so not to confuse everybody that it’s not related to today’s activity.
To begin: the type of volcanologist I am is a “historical and social” volcanologist, which means I research how past and present activity impact the people who live with volcanoes. A lot of my data are old written records, interviews, photographs, newspapers etc.
This is important to note and acknowledge there are multiple ways to research volcanoes. I therefore know less about the geology BUT knowledgeable in volcanic hazards and how people live with these hazards.
Photos taken by Arnold Da Silva and donated by Vincentian geologist Lance Peters, all taken sometime before the 1971 activity. Important context for 1971-1972 in relation to today’s activity: there was a crater lake. A lot of water was present...
...Water is a key ingredient in making volcanic eruptions explosive BUT sometimes it isn’t. 1971-1972 had no explosions and little to no seismic activity associated. Photos in the 1970s by Arnold Da Silva and donated by Lance Peters.
Hello! So, after 41 years, the volcano l have been researching, La Soufri\xe8re on St. Vincent and the Grenadines, is erupting in the form of non-explosive lava activity (Drone footage from @uwiseismic Facebook page). I\u2019m here to answer questions BUT...(1/2) pic.twitter.com/TemOGjEE7Q
— Dr. Jazmin Scarlett (wear a mask!) (@scarlett_jazmin) December 29, 2020
To begin: the type of volcanologist I am is a “historical and social” volcanologist, which means I research how past and present activity impact the people who live with volcanoes. A lot of my data are old written records, interviews, photographs, newspapers etc.
This is important to note and acknowledge there are multiple ways to research volcanoes. I therefore know less about the geology BUT knowledgeable in volcanic hazards and how people live with these hazards.
Photos taken by Arnold Da Silva and donated by Vincentian geologist Lance Peters, all taken sometime before the 1971 activity. Important context for 1971-1972 in relation to today’s activity: there was a crater lake. A lot of water was present...
...Water is a key ingredient in making volcanic eruptions explosive BUT sometimes it isn’t. 1971-1972 had no explosions and little to no seismic activity associated. Photos in the 1970s by Arnold Da Silva and donated by Lance Peters.