St Vincent volcano: New ‘explosive event’ causes power cuts

‘Lightning, thunder and rumblings’ reported as evacuations continue on the Caribbean island of St Vincent and the Grenadines.

A new “explosive event” has been reported at a volcano on the Caribbean island of St Vincent and the Grenadines which erupted on Friday, shaking the ground and blanketing the island in a layer of fine volcanic rock. After decades of inactivity, the volcano erupted spewing dark clouds of ash some 10km (6 miles) into the air and prompting an evacuation of some residents living nearby. On Saturday, eruption with rumbling noises emanating from the La Soufriere continued as Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves ordered the evacuation of residents close to the activity.