The island of Montserrat was put on a high level of alert as the Soufriere Hills volcano vented ash along its western flank.
Hundreds of people living at the base of the volcano were evacuated as a lava dome grew to dangerous levels late in the week.
Scientists at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory warned that the latest activity could cause the dome to crumble, sending pyroclastic clouds of superheated gas and debris cascading down the slope of the mountain. Look at the National Geographic 'Photo in the News' site for more pictures and details.
Hundreds of people living at the base of the volcano were evacuated as a lava dome grew to dangerous levels late in the week.
Scientists at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory warned that the latest activity could cause the dome to crumble, sending pyroclastic clouds of superheated gas and debris cascading down the slope of the mountain. Look at the National Geographic 'Photo in the News' site for more pictures and details.
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