Tropical Storm “Philippe” causes significant flooding in Dominica and Guadeloupe
Major flooding occurred in Dominica and Guadeloupe on October 2 and 3, 2023, as Tropical Storm Philippe’s tail brought torrential rains to the northern Leeward Islands.
Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Guadeloupe at intermediate depth
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit near the west coast of Guadeloupe at 11:23 UTC on January 20, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 165 km (102 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Exceptionally heavy rainfall hits Guadeloupe, triggering deadly floods and landslides
Heavy rainfall has been affecting the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe since April 30, 2022, causing deadly floods and landslides.
No-access zone extended around main Soufriere Guadeloupe gas-producing centers
Authorities have extended the no-access zone around the main Soufriere Guadeloupe gas emission centers on January 15, 2019. The alert level remains at Yellow (Watch). The decision was made due to an increase in seismic and fumarolic activity detected since January…
Increased seismicity under Soufriere Guadeloupe volcano, West Indies
A sequence of volcanic earthquakes that began under Soufriere Guadeloupe volcano at 08:59 UTC, January 8, 2019, continues with 146 earthquakes since the beginning of the swarm, OVSG reported in its latest update issued January 9. The events are located at a depth…
Tropical Storm “Isaac” about to pass over Dominca, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge
Tropical Storm "Isaac" is moving west over the Atlantic Ocean toward the Caribbean and is expected to pass over Dominica Island (Lesser Antilles) during the afternoon (UTC) hours of September 13, 2018. The system is bringing heavy rain, strong winds and…