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Watt, Morne: eruption history
Elevation1,224 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions5#1 of 5 in country
Latest eruption1997-07-15
Largest VEI2
Location15.31, -61.30
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
1
1
0
By VEI
1
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-15 | 1 | 1997 | NE of Watt Mtn (Valley of Desolation) |
| 1880-01-04 | 2 | 1880 | NE of Watt Mtn (Valley of Desolation) |
| 640 | – | – | West flank of Morne Watt |
| 950 BCE | – | – | NE of Watt Mtn (Valley of Desolation) |
| 1800 BCE | – | – | NE of Watt Mtn (Valley of Desolation) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Plat Pays, Morne | 7 km | 4 |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | 8 km | 2 |
| Diablotins, Morne | 24 km | 0 |
| Diables, Morne aux | 36 km | 0 |
| Pelee | 57 km | 54 |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | 91 km | 16 |
| Qualibou | 167 km | 1 |
| Soufriere Hills | 183 km | 9 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.