The current volcanic alert level is 4 according to Governor?s Office reports. The onset of explosive activity from Montserrat's Soufriere Hills volcano has led declaration of mandatory evacuation on 8 January 2007. Residents in the Salem area witnessed pyroclastic flows from the dome enter Gages Valley and Tyers Ghaut. This eruptive activity generated an ash cloud up to approximately 30,000 feet.
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