La Soufrière (Saint Vincent)
La Soufrière or Soufrière Saint Vincent (French pronunciation: [sufʁjɛʁ sɛ̃ vɛ̃sɑ̃]) is an active volcano on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is the highest peak on Saint Vincent, and has had eight recorded eruptions since 1718. The latest eruptive activity began on 27 December 2020 with the slow extrusion of a dome of lava, and culminated in a series of explosive events between 9 and 22 April 2021.
| La Soufrière | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,234 m (4,049 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,234 m (4,049 ft) |
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| Coordinates | 13°20′N 61°11′W |
| Geography | |
La Soufrière Location in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | |
| Location | Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, West Indies |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano (active) |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | December 27, 2020 – April 22, 2021 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | From the windward (Atlantic) side |
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