An explosive eruption has occurred at La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The country’s National Emergency Management Office  confirmed that Ash fall was recorded as far as Argyle International Airport.

NEMO said Ash plumes of up to 20,000 feet headed east of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

In an update just before noon, it said evacuation efforts are ongoing to get people from the Red and Orange Zones to safety.

“At 8:41 am this morning 9-4-21 an explosive eruption began at La Soufrière volcano in St. Vincent. This is a culmination of the seismic activity that began on April 8. The eruption is ongoing and more information will be shared as things progress.” reported the UWI Seismic Research Centre at 9:13am.

These are the latest images of the volcano, shared by the UWI Seismic Research Centre at 10:15 am: