More than 16,000 people fled the ash-covered hills and homes in northern St. Vincent while the scientists stayed behind. It gets very uncomfortable,” said Richard Robertson, a geologist and volcanologist with the University of the West Indies’ Seismic Research Center who oversaw the team in St. Vincent. Some people, however, refused to leave their homes, worrying Robertson, Stewart and their colleague, Thomas Christopher. Both Robertson and Stewart said they force themselves to not think about what impact their decisions might have on people. “We are currently discussing, ‘Is the eruption finished?’” said Stewart, adding that while scientists expect it to go quiet in upcoming months, it’s not guaranteed.

Source: ABC News May 12, 2021 14:24 UTC