Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-04973

An ash plume rises above the summit of Soufrière volcano on Guadeloupe Island in October 1976 with the deserted streets of Basse-Terre, the island's capital city, in the foreground. The 72,000 inhabitants of Basse-Terre had been evacuated since August because of concern of larger eruptions. In November the evacuation was ended. Photo by Richard Fiske, 1976 (Smithsonian Institution).

An ash plume rises above the summit of Soufrière volcano on Guadeloupe Island in October 1976 with the deserted streets of Basse-Terre, the island's capital city, in the foreground. The 72,000 inhabitants of Basse-Terre had been evacuated since August because of concern of larger eruptions. In November the evacuation was ended.

Photo by Richard Fiske, 1976 (Smithsonian Institution).

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Soufrière Guadeloupe