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August 4, 2015

Underwater volcanic eruptions from Kick ‘em Jenny over – Grenada Disaster Agency

The recent eruption that took place at the Kick ‘em Jenny underwater volcano has ended.

The National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) of Grenada, in a release issued last Friday, said no activity has been recorded at the volcano site since 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, which “confirms that the recent eruption has ended.”{{more}}

“The Government of Grenada wishes to advise that the alert level for the Kick ‘em Jenny under water volcano remains at YELLOW, which means that vessels should strictly observe a 1.5 km exclusion zone. However, as a precautionary measure, vessels should continue to observe the 5 km exclusion zone.

“Please be reminded that the official advisories on this matter, and all other disaster related matters will come directly from the National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA).”

Kick ‘em Jenny is located at 12°. 18” N, 061°. 38” W or 8km (4.32 nautical miles) north of Grenada.