Trinidad and Tobago Weather Centre (TTWC) – Two new active vents of the Cascadoux Mud Volcano erupted in Cascadoux Trace, Cascadoux Village, Mayaro, on Thursday evening at approximately 5:00 PM, prompting the evacuation of three homes closest to the new vents.
According to reports in the area, hot mud began spewing into the air on Thursday afternoon, with residents reporting mud reaching as high as 15 feet in the vicinity of LP #120 Cascadoux Village, Mayaro.
Though there are homes nearby, there have been no reports of any structural damage or injuries to people and livestock at this time.
The new vents have created circular areas of fresh mud spanning approximately two feet in width and four feet in length. However, based on the latest observations, gas is being emitted with mud every 63 seconds.
The Disaster Management Unit attached to the Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation (MRCRC DMU) has confirmed the incident.
The Mayaro branches of the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service and Trinidad and Tobago Police Service have also aided in the evacuation of three families.
According to the councillor for the area, Renelle Kissoon, the families were evacuated into neighbouring homes or homes of relatives.
On Friday morning, the member of parliament for the area, Rushton Paray, indicated that preparations have been made at the Mayaro Civic Center, which stood ready to serve as a shelter should the need arise.
Read more: https://ttweathercenter.com/2024/01/12/breaking-mud-volcano-erupts-in-cascadoux-trace-mayaro/
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