The Piparo Mud Volcano is showing worrying signs of heightened activity, with mud and gas spurting from widening vents, fissures appearing around the main vent, and land buckling along the main road into the village.

Researchers from the University of the West Indies (UWI) have been monitoring the volcano and report that the system is evolving. During a meeting with villagers on May 24, Prof. Oshaine Blake and PhD candidate Kerneese Ramjarrie of UWI’s Geoscience Programme shared preliminary data indicating increased activity, stressing the need for vigilance and preparedness.

“This data shows the system is evolving,” Ramjarrie told the Express. “While it is not an immediate cause for concern, it highlights the importance of involving relevant agencies and keeping residents informed.”