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Montserratians back in their homes |
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Five months after they were evacuated from their homes, residents of several southern villages in Montserrat were being allowed back to their homes even as the authorities warn of a possibility of increased activity from the Soufriere Hills volcano.  Soufriere Hills volcano.
A statement from Government House said the Emergency Policy Group met last week to consider the interim assessment of the Scientific Advisory Committee on the hazards and risks associated with the volcano that roared to life in July, 1995.It said residents could return to the area on a controlled basis and based on an application to the police.The latest report issued by the Montserrat Volcano Observatory showed that while there had been no significant changes to the dome structure there is still danger of it collapsing or exploding. |
