Trinidad and Tobago Weather Center (TTWC) – On Wednesday evening, March 20th, 2024, shortly after 6:00 PM, increased minor expulsions of mud and gas began at the peak of the Piparo Mud Volcano, located in Piparo.

As the night progressed, the volcano’s main cone continued to grow, with occasional bursts of mud and gas through the main vent and surrounding cracks.

As of early Thursday, March 21st, 2024, activity remained confined to the main cone of the mud volcano.

No evacuation orders are in place, with evacuation plans and routes established, and residents are asked to be on alert.

All necessary authorities have been notified. Scientists from the University of the West Indies will visit the mud volcano later today.

Read more: https://ttweathercenter.com/2024/03/21/breaking-unrest-at-the-piparo-mud-volcano/?fbclid=IwAR3mHw9FfCFBWJ8wH1XnERmOFUdgSS-3-76oqX8Lqy_VbbaE0K3vbdFsMU0

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