The Boiling Lake has returned to near-normal conditions however, the public is urged to be cautious when visiting the site. This is according to the latest advisory from the UWI Seismic Research Center (UW-SCRC) issued on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
“As of April 11th 2024, the Boiling Lake’s water level and activity have returned to almost normal conditions,” the organization said in a brief update on the situation at the lake.
“The public is reminded to be cautious whenever visiting the Boiling Lake. The UWI-SRC and the Dominica ODM – Office of Disaster Management, Dominica continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates accordingly. The UWI-SRC and the ODM, are the official sources of information on volcanic activity in Dominica.”
On March 29, the UWI-SRC reported a significant drop in water levels, where there was little to no water observed in the lake.
“Since then there has been some partial refilling of the lake with water levels remaining low and fluctuating somewhat,” it said back then. “However, activity has increased with water temperatures of 84 degrees Celsius being recorded and visible venting observed. The public is reminded to be cautious when visiting the Boiling Lake as it continues to
experience instability.”
The latest period of instability was first observed in December 2023. After that, guides and Forestry officials reported fluctuating lake levels, with the latest significant drop in water levels occurring on March 29. On that day, the lake was nearly empty, with little to no water observed.
The Boiling Lake is the second largest feature of its kind in the world with the largest being Frying Pan Lake in New Zealand.
I hope it doesn’t.Athie Martin of UWP fame told the world a pipe was put under the boiling lake 3 miles long to the Geothermal plant.I wonder if that is true.
Let’s hope that the Boiling Lake does not disappear permanently before the cable car project is completed.