The Explosive History and Unique Ecology of La Soufrière Volcano
La Soufrière is an active stratovolcano on the island of Saint Vincent, the largest within the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines archipelago in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Situated within the geologically active Lesser Antilles volcanic arc, La Soufrière is the highest point on the island and the highest in the nation. The volcano is known for its long and dynamic eruptive history, with 23 recorded eruptions in the past 4,000 years.