Montserrat's City of Ash
A city continually buried under the ash of a volcano that has been erupting for more than 15 years.

A city in Montserrat, continually buried under the ash of the Soufrière Hills volcano, which has been erupting since 1995.

Why Go

🌋 Witness the impact of a continually active volcano
🚶 Explore the remains of Plymouth, the former capital
📚 Learn about the island's resilience and geological history

Why Avoid

⛔ South side of the island declared uninhabitable due to ongoing eruption

Tips

👀 View from the northern edge of the exclusion zone or by plane
🔬 Visit the Montserrat Volcano Observatory for safe viewing and information

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