La Soufrière, Active volcano in Saint Vincent, Caribbean
La Soufrière is an active stratovolcano on the island of Saint Vincent in the eastern Caribbean, rising over 1200 meters above sea level. The summit area shows multiple craters and rough surfaces with visible traces of recent activity.
A devastating eruption killed more than a thousand people in the early 20th century and permanently changed the northern landscape. Further eruptions followed over the decades, leading to repeated evacuations of surrounding areas.
The name comes from French and means sulfur mountain, with sulfur smell noticeable at certain spots near the summit. Hiking trails pass through tropical vegetation that gradually changes to bare rock landscape as you climb higher.
Hikers should register with the forestry office and bring enough water and sturdy footwear, as the ascent takes several hours. The path can be slippery, especially after rain, and conditions change quickly at higher elevations.
An eruption a few years ago sent ash clouds across multiple neighboring islands and forced thousands to evacuate. The area around the summit still shows fresh deposits and changed landforms from that time.
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