MVO team participated in the Ex-X Project workshop in St Vincent (3–13 April 2026), delivering presentations on volcanic processes, eruptive behaviour, and modelling advances, and contributing to fieldwork on La Soufrière 2021 deposits. Read more: mvo.ms/2026/04/21/mvo…
Call for stories! Share your experiences of the eruption and life with the Soufrière Hills volcano for a proposed book led by Rod Stewart (MVO). Short or long submissions welcome. Email shvbook@dormant.org for more details. Follow the progress via tinyurl.com/shvbook
Please observe all posted signs and barriers when visiting the area. Staying within designated zones helps ensure safety and protects the integrity of ongoing monitoring of the Soufrière Hills Volcano.
Volcanic monitoring relies on careful observation and shared responsibility. At St. George’s Hill, signage is in place to help protect both visitors and sensitive scientific equipment that supports MVO’s work.
The latest MVO Weekly Report is now available. Read this week’s summary of activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano: mvo.ms/wp-content/upl…
MVO bids farewell to Roderick (Rod) Stewart, recognising his years of dedicated service to volcanic monitoring in Montserrat and across the Eastern Caribbean.
Read more: mvo.ms/2026/04/17/mvo…
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The latest MVO Weekly Report is now available. Read this week’s summary of activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano: mvo.ms/wp-content/upl…
We're hiring! The Montserrat Volcano Observatory is seeking a Finance Officer to join our team. 📅 Deadline: April 30, 2026 📷mvo.ms/wp-content/upl…
The latest MVO Weekly Report is now available. Read this week’s summary of activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano: mvo.ms/wp-content/upl…
The latest MVO Weekly Report is now available. Read this week’s summary of activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano : mvo.ms/wp-content/upl…
MVO proudly recognises Dave Williams, Raquel “Tappy” Syers, and Dr. Thomas “TC” Christopher on receiving the Humanitarian & Emergency Services Medal under the Montserrat National Honours and Awards 2026
Read more: mvo.ms/2026/03/31/mvo…
MVO welcomes Stephen Hernandez, Volcano & Tectonic Seismologist, to the team! Bringing over a decade of eruption-response experience and seismic research expertise. Read more: mvo.ms/2026/03/03/mvo…
The latest MVO Weekly Report is now available.
Read this week’s summary of activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano.
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Exciting news! Dr. Liz Gaunt joins MVO as Volcanologist (Hazard & Risk), bringing global eruption-response experience & expertise in volcanic monitoring. Read more: mvo.ms/staff/dr-liz-g…
MVO partners in Ex-X volcanic research. Dr Adam Stinton attended the Jan workshop. Read more: www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2026/ja... 📸 ig: @dangerousvolcanoes
Blue Belt Programme scoping mission officials toured the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, gaining insight into our monitoring systems, research activities, and ongoing work.
We're sharing another proud moment for the MVO family! Last week, Dr TiVonne Howe crossed the stage at her PhD graduation!
Congratulations, Dr Howe. Your journey is one worth celebrating.
📸 Photo 1: Dr. Ryan receiving the OBE from His Majesty The King (Credit: British Ceremonial Arts Limited)
📸 Photo 2: Dr. Ryan with his wife and son
Dr. Ryan receiving the OBE from His Majesty The King (Credit: British Ceremonial Arts Limited)
Dr. Ryan with his wife and son
Warm congratulations to Dr. Graham Ryan, OBE, Director of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, on receiving the Order of the British Empire for his outstanding contributions to volcanology and geothermal physics in Montserrat.
The investiture was held last week at Windsor Castle.
FTIR measures infrared absorption in the gas plume by passing sunlight through it into the instrument. The spectra help us find the HCl:SO₂ ratio.
We’re pleased to welcome Dr. TiVonne Howe to the MVO team as our newest Volcanologist. She joins the team to support monitoring operations and ongoing research at the Observatory.
The Preliminary Statement for SAC 30 is now available.
🔗 Read the statement here: www.mvo.ms/wp-content/u...
ICYMI! Members of the Scientific Advisory Committee shared insights from SAC30 and the preliminary report in Volcano Vibes.
🔗 Listen here: montserratradioecho.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/f...
Youth ages 12–18, here’s your chance to win up to US$1000! Create a post on TikTok, X, Instagram, or Facebook about disaster preparedness—cover hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, or volcanoes. Deadline: October 26, 2025
Send entries to cdemayouth@cdema.org
We had a fantastic time at Career Fair Day showing students the diverse careers at the MVO! Fun, learning, and prizes made it a day to remember. Read more: www.mvo.ms/2025/09/30/m... #MVOCareers #CareerFair #VolcanoScience
Don’t miss the chance to experience Missives in London!
Don’t miss the chance to experience Missives in Birmingham!
Marlin Humphreys, a high school student from St. Kitts, spent 2 weeks at #MVO learning about earthquake analysis, gas monitoring & more — even flying over the dome!
Read about his hands-on internship experience 👉 www.mvo.ms/2025/08/08/s...
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Congratulations to the 2025 Recipients of MVO’s Most Outstanding Grade 6 Science Performer Awards!
MVO honors top Grade 6 science students each year who show exceptional promise in science. By recognizing their achievements, we hope to spark a lasting love for science.
