Morne Plat Pays

Morne Plat Pays is a volcano on Dominica's island. The volcano, which is located in the island's southern area, last erupted in 1270 AD.

A series of earthquake swarms have occurred around the mountain since the mid-eighteenth century, but they are unrelated to the eruptive activity of Morne Plat Pays. According to a December 1998 report, the sequence of earthquakes reached an apparent climax on the 22nd and 23rd of October 1998, when approximately 370 earthquakes occurred, with over 100 of them being felt. Since then, the number of earthquakes has declined irregularly, with smaller maxima on December 6 and 30, 1998. The earthquakes are part of a trend that has lasted at least 250 years. The current earthquakes are NOT related to Morne Patates or any other volcano in Dominica, and there has been no other evidence of volcanic activity. However, a continuous volcanic hazard exists, and many Dominicans are concerned because this series of earthquakes coincides with recent events on the nearby island of Montserrat.

Location: Dominica, Caribbean

Elevation: 940 m (3,080 ft)