Montserrat Volcano Observatory
@mvoupdates.bsky.social
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory continuously monitors the Soufrière Hills Volcano to provide timely advice to reduce the impact of volcanic activity.
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
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October 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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
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
October 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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!
2/2 www.beinghumanfestival.org/events/missi... London.
Each venue features a mystery guest volcanologist 🌋joining the Missives team to share the stage! So much to like!
Each venue features a mystery guest volcanologist 🌋joining the Missives team to share the stage! So much to like!
Missives - London
A crisis unravelling in letters. Many enquiries have tried to ‘learn lessons’ from crises provoked by natural hazards. Often, disaster is rooted in the misfiring communication and stalled decision-mak...
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September 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Don’t miss the chance to experience Missives in London!
Don’t miss the chance to experience Missives in Birmingham!
www.beinghumanfestival.org/events/missi...
Often, disaster is rooted in the misfiring communication and stalled decision-making when volcanoes 🌋 threaten to erupt.
Our staged reading cracks open the closed pages of the archives to find those roots.
We are in Birmingham (9th November) and… 1/2
Often, disaster is rooted in the misfiring communication and stalled decision-making when volcanoes 🌋 threaten to erupt.
Our staged reading cracks open the closed pages of the archives to find those roots.
We are in Birmingham (9th November) and… 1/2
Missives - Birmingham
A crisis unravelling in letters. Many enquiries have tried to ‘learn lessons’ from crises provoked by natural hazards. Often, disaster is rooted in the misfiring communication and stalled decision-mak...
www.beinghumanfestival.org
September 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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...
Read about his hands-on internship experience 👉 www.mvo.ms/2025/08/08/s...
August 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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...
Read about his hands-on internship experience 👉 www.mvo.ms/2025/08/08/s...
Attended SHV30 Conference?
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#SHV30
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#SHV30
August 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Attended SHV30 Conference?
We’d love your feedback! Take a minute to share your thoughts and help us shape future events.
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#SHV30
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#SHV30
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.
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.
July 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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.
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.
The SHV30 Conference may be over, but the memories live on.
Check out the official Opening Ceremony photos on MVO’s Facebook page. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cyu...
📸 Dr Adam Stinton
Check out the official Opening Ceremony photos on MVO’s Facebook page. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cyu...
📸 Dr Adam Stinton
July 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The SHV30 Conference may be over, but the memories live on.
Check out the official Opening Ceremony photos on MVO’s Facebook page. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cyu...
📸 Dr Adam Stinton
Check out the official Opening Ceremony photos on MVO’s Facebook page. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cyu...
📸 Dr Adam Stinton
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.
July 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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.
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.
The SHV30 Street Part was a tribute to our shared journey.
Thank you, Salem, and thank you to all who came out.
July 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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.
The SHV30 Street Part was a tribute to our shared journey.
Thank you, Salem, and thank you to all who came out.
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.
From resilient recovery and early warnings to volcano tourism and community-led heritage, the day ended with a shared vision for the future.
July 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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.
From resilient recovery and early warnings to volcano tourism and community-led heritage, the day ended with a shared vision for the future.
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!
July 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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!
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.
From pyroclastic deposits to archaeological insights, participants hit the field to experience Montserrat’s volcanic landscape and layered history up close.
July 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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.
From pyroclastic deposits to archaeological insights, participants hit the field to experience Montserrat’s volcanic landscape and layered history up close.
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
Next up - Field trips!
#Montserrat #VolcanoConference
July 16, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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
Next up - Field trips!
#Montserrat #VolcanoConference
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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
July 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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
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
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
June 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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
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
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
Email: mvo@mvo.ms
WhatsApp: +1 (664) 495-2029
June 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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
Email: mvo@mvo.ms
WhatsApp: +1 (664) 495-2029
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
June 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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
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
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
June 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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
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
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
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
June 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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
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
#SHV30 is bringing the world to #Montserrat!
Participants from 15+ countries — including Jamaica, Argentina, Italy, UK, USA, New Zealand & more — will gather to reflect, reconnect & look ahead.
🗓️ July 14–18, 2025
🎟️ Register: www.mvo.ms/shv30
Participants from 15+ countries — including Jamaica, Argentina, Italy, UK, USA, New Zealand & more — will gather to reflect, reconnect & look ahead.
🗓️ July 14–18, 2025
🎟️ Register: www.mvo.ms/shv30
June 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
#SHV30 is bringing the world to #Montserrat!
Participants from 15+ countries — including Jamaica, Argentina, Italy, UK, USA, New Zealand & more — will gather to reflect, reconnect & look ahead.
🗓️ July 14–18, 2025
🎟️ Register: www.mvo.ms/shv30
Participants from 15+ countries — including Jamaica, Argentina, Italy, UK, USA, New Zealand & more — will gather to reflect, reconnect & look ahead.
🗓️ July 14–18, 2025
🎟️ Register: www.mvo.ms/shv30
📢 Over 70 presentations will be featured at #SHV30!
From science to lived experience, join a week of talks, posters, panels & workshops on life with an active volcano.
🗓️ July 14–18, 2025 | Montserrat
🎟️ Register: www.mvo.ms/shv30
📄 Info: bit.ly/SHV30Circular
From science to lived experience, join a week of talks, posters, panels & workshops on life with an active volcano.
🗓️ July 14–18, 2025 | Montserrat
🎟️ Register: www.mvo.ms/shv30
📄 Info: bit.ly/SHV30Circular
June 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
📢 Over 70 presentations will be featured at #SHV30!
From science to lived experience, join a week of talks, posters, panels & workshops on life with an active volcano.
🗓️ July 14–18, 2025 | Montserrat
🎟️ Register: www.mvo.ms/shv30
📄 Info: bit.ly/SHV30Circular
From science to lived experience, join a week of talks, posters, panels & workshops on life with an active volcano.
🗓️ July 14–18, 2025 | Montserrat
🎟️ Register: www.mvo.ms/shv30
📄 Info: bit.ly/SHV30Circular
SHV30 isn’t the first time Montserrat has brought minds & memories together around the Soufrière Hills Volcano.
30 years on, we gather to reflect, reconnect & shape what comes next.
🗓️ July 14–18, 2025
🔗 www.mvo.ms/shv30
#SHV30
30 years on, we gather to reflect, reconnect & shape what comes next.
🗓️ July 14–18, 2025
🔗 www.mvo.ms/shv30
#SHV30
June 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
SHV30 isn’t the first time Montserrat has brought minds & memories together around the Soufrière Hills Volcano.
30 years on, we gather to reflect, reconnect & shape what comes next.
🗓️ July 14–18, 2025
🔗 www.mvo.ms/shv30
#SHV30
30 years on, we gather to reflect, reconnect & shape what comes next.
🗓️ July 14–18, 2025
🔗 www.mvo.ms/shv30
#SHV30
SHV30: More than a conference — it’s a space to reflect, reconnect & reimagine life with an active volcano.
🗓️ Join us in Montserrat, July 14–18, 2025
🎟️ Register: www.mvo.ms/shv30
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#SHV30 #Montserrat2025
🗓️ Join us in Montserrat, July 14–18, 2025
🎟️ Register: www.mvo.ms/shv30
📄 Details: www.mvo.ms/wp-content/u...
#SHV30 #Montserrat2025
June 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
SHV30: More than a conference — it’s a space to reflect, reconnect & reimagine life with an active volcano.
🗓️ Join us in Montserrat, July 14–18, 2025
🎟️ Register: www.mvo.ms/shv30
📄 Details: www.mvo.ms/wp-content/u...
#SHV30 #Montserrat2025
🗓️ Join us in Montserrat, July 14–18, 2025
🎟️ Register: www.mvo.ms/shv30
📄 Details: www.mvo.ms/wp-content/u...
#SHV30 #Montserrat2025
Registering for SHV30 is as easy as 1-2-3!
1️⃣ Visit the SHV30 website
www.mvo.ms/shv30
2️⃣ Fill out the registration form
3️⃣ Make your payment
Online via TicketPulse or in person at MVO
That’s it! You’re all set for an unforgettable week in Montserrat.
1️⃣ Visit the SHV30 website
www.mvo.ms/shv30
2️⃣ Fill out the registration form
3️⃣ Make your payment
Online via TicketPulse or in person at MVO
That’s it! You’re all set for an unforgettable week in Montserrat.
June 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Registering for SHV30 is as easy as 1-2-3!
1️⃣ Visit the SHV30 website
www.mvo.ms/shv30
2️⃣ Fill out the registration form
3️⃣ Make your payment
Online via TicketPulse or in person at MVO
That’s it! You’re all set for an unforgettable week in Montserrat.
1️⃣ Visit the SHV30 website
www.mvo.ms/shv30
2️⃣ Fill out the registration form
3️⃣ Make your payment
Online via TicketPulse or in person at MVO
That’s it! You’re all set for an unforgettable week in Montserrat.