Government of Montserrat and UWI Seismic Research Centre strengthen partnership for management of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) with new five-year contract.
The new contract, effective from July 2024 to June 2029, extends the longstanding collaboration between these premier Caribbean institutions.
The UWI-SRC has been integral to the history of the Soufrière Hills Volcano. Since the 1950’s the Centre was responsible for monitoring its historic unrest and responded when the volcano began to erupt in 1995.
UWI-SRC was among the founding groups involved in establishing the MVO and have officially managed its operations since 2008.
Since then, seven (7) full-time staff from the UWI-SRC have been stationed at the MVO, overseeing its monitoring programs and enhancing scientific understanding of the volcanic system and its associated hazards. This collaboration also includes partnering with the MVO on its vibrant Education and Outreach initiatives.
In 2025, the MVO in collaboration with the UWI-SRC will commemorate 30 years since the Soufrière Hills Volcano began its eruption.
To mark this significant milestone, the SHV30 scientific conference will be held, celebrating Montserrat’s pivotal role in advancing global understanding of volcanoes and their impact on societies.
Volcanologists and scientists from around the world will gather on the Emerald Isle to discuss recent findings and share experiences from their work on this extensively studied volcano.
Dr Erouscilla Joseph, Director UWI-SRC, expressed her enthusiasm for the renewed partnership stating, “The MVO is a valuable focal point for volcano research in the Caribbean region”.
The scientists and staff of the MVO/UWI-SRC are committed to continue their dedicated service to the people of Montserrat and neighbouring islands over the next five years.
Full release here: https://uwiseismic.com/government-of-montserrat-and-uwi…/
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