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    Eruption of La Soufrière volcano in St Vincent island

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    • idefix37
      idefix37 Sailor Moderator last edited by idefix37

      In Lesser Antilles the recent eruption of La Soufrière volcano has sent huge amount of sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere as shown by the SO2 layer. Wind directions are shown at 500hPa (5500m approx.) and are opposite to the trade winds at this level. This is the reason why the plume is NE oriented and South towards Guyana.

      Capture d’écran 2021-04-12 à 10.58.59.png

      Here is an article from the BBC relating this event which started last friday:
      https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-56713564

      The plume is observed at high level and the INFRA+ Satellite view gives an idea about the altitude of ash and gas emission.

      Capture d’écran 2021-04-12 à 11.00.29.png

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      • jmh2002
        jmh2002 Moderator Mariners - Seafarers Sailor last edited by

        I've been following this. I spent a lot of time in St Vincent during the late 1990s.

        WINDY is everywhere :)

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