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Montserrat

This volcanic island makes a bit impression with its smoking crater
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The south side of Montserrat
The south side of Montserrat Enlarge
Evidence of lava flows, Montserrat
Evidence of lava flows, Montserrat Enlarge
Smoke coming out of the volcanic crater, Montserrat
Smoke coming out of the volcanic crater, Montserrat Enlarge

The Soufrière of Galway, the Montserrat volcano, has been active since 1995.

The successive eruptions and lava flows have meant that the whole of the southern part of the island is now uninhabited and there is even a maritime exclusion zone in place - it is forbidden to sail within 2 miles of the south and Plymouth.