La Soufriere Volcano eruption in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (2021-01-16)

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Activation time (UTC): 2021-01-16 07:31:00<br>
Event time (UTC): 2020-12-27 00:00:00<br>
Event type: Volcanic activity (Lava flow)<br>
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An effusive eruption occurred on the La Soufriere Volcano, St. Vincent on 27 December 2020 forming a dome that broke through the crater floor on the south-west perimeter of the existing dome. This dome continues to grow within the crater floor with the potential for possible explosive activity. Precursory to this effusive eruption was very low level seismicity beginning in November 2020.
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