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…
06.02.2026 15:26 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Blue Belt Programme scoping mission officials toured the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, gaining insight into our monitoring systems, research activities, and ongoing work.
13.01.2026 00:45 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
17.12.2025 13:40 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
📸 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
16.12.2025 16:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
16.12.2025 16:42 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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.
03.12.2025 23:53 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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.
03.12.2025 00:21 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The Preliminary Statement for SAC 30 is now available.
🔗 Read the statement here: www.mvo.ms/wp-content/u...
03.12.2025 00:21 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Friday November 28, 2025 “Volcano Vibes” with Host Winston ‘Kafu’ Cabey
Visit the post for more.
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...
03.12.2025 00:17 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
02.10.2025 15:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
01.10.2025 11:27 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Don’t miss the chance to experience Missives in London!
25.09.2025 19:13 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Don’t miss the chance to experience Missives in Birmingham!
25.09.2025 19:13 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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...
08.08.2025 15:31 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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07.08.2025 13:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
31.07.2025 16:18 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The annual Calabash Children’s bus tour made a special pit stop at MVO this week! They learned all about the volcano, how we monitor it, and enjoyed some awesome photo ops with the helicopter.
25.07.2025 13:40 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Last night, we closed #SHV30 in Salem—a place where many once gathered for comfort, connection, and strength during the eruption.
The SHV30 Street Part was a tribute to our shared journey.
Thank you, Salem, and thank you to all who came out.
19.07.2025 14:39 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Day 5 of #SHV30 was filled with powerful reflections and forward-looking ideas.
From resilient recovery and early warnings to volcano tourism and community-led heritage, the day ended with a shared vision for the future.
18.07.2025 23:58 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Day 4 at #SHV30 brought Kenya’s geothermal journey, powerful community science stories, a vibrant poster session, and an exciting Community Day with exhibits, vendors & a volcano movie night. One more day to go!
17.07.2025 23:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Day 3 of #SHV30 was all about exploration
From pyroclastic deposits to archaeological insights, participants hit the field to experience Montserrat’s volcanic landscape and layered history up close.
16.07.2025 21:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Day 2 of #SHV30 brought science, stories, and deep reflection — including powerful insights from three key figures who led during the early days of the eruption.
Next up - Field trips!
#Montserrat #VolcanoConference
16.07.2025 03:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Photograph of Dr Graham Ryan, director of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory standing in front of the SHV30 banner at the opening ceremony of the Soufrière Hills 30 years on conference, Montserrat
Photograph of Dr Pat Joseph, director of the UWI seismic research centre, in front of a slide of volcano education and outreach projects on St Vincent, during the opening plenary lecture at SHV30, Montserrat
Photograph of a discussion panel, sitting in front of the SHV30 banner. Left to right, Prof Richie Robertson (UWI SRC), Prof Jenni Barclay (University of Bristol), the Honorable Dr Keith Rowley (former prime minister, Trinidad and Tobago) and Dr JC Komorowski (head of observatories, IPGP).
Turning magma into momentum - #SHV30 kicks off on the island of Montserrat, marking the 30th anniversary of the start of the Soufriere Hills Volcano eruption. @mvoupdates.bsky.social
14.07.2025 22:06 — 👍 10 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Meet SHV30 Keynote: Dr. Patrick Kariuki!
Geoscientist at Kenya’s GeTRI, expert in geothermal energy, GIS & remote sensing. At SHV30, he shares Kenya’s journey & insights for volcanic regions like Montserrat.
🗓️ July 14–18 | 📍 Montserrat
🔗 www.mvo.ms/shv30
#SHV30 #Geothermal #KeynoteSpeaker
27.06.2025 19:39 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We’re building the SHV30 Memory Wall — and we’re calling on YOU to help bring it to life! Send us your photos and memories of living with or working on the Soufrière Hills volcano over the past 30 years for a display during the SHV30 Conference.
Email: mvo@mvo.ms
WhatsApp: +1 (664) 495-2029
26.06.2025 19:10 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
On 25 June 1997, pyroclastic flows from a sudden dome collapse at Soufrière Hills devastated several villages. 19 lives were lost, and 5 others severely injured. We remember them today and reflect on the impact of this tragic event in our shared history. #Montserrat #SHV30
25.06.2025 15:12 — 👍 9 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
SHV30 Field Trip Feature: Montserrat Community Murals Tour!
Explore the north through murals that tell stories of culture, memory & resilience. Art meets volcanic history.
Be part of SHV30: www.mvo.ms/shv30
#SHV30
23.06.2025 19:43 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
SHV30 Field Trip Feature: Geology of the Phase 4 Deposits in Plymouth
Explore the explosive 2008–09 phase of the Soufrière Hills Volcano—pumice-rich flows, dome boulders & more.
Join us at #SHV30: www.mvo.ms/shv30
#Montserrat2025 #VolcanoFieldTrip
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