The Carnival Legend is one of four Caribbean-based cruise ships aiding St Vincent's evacuation. Photo / SuppliedThe Carnival Legend is one of four Caribbean-based cruise ships aiding St Vincent's evacuation. Photo / SuppliedCruise ships which have been empty of passengers since last year's no-sail order are being used to evacuate residents of St Vincent, threatened by an active volcano. People on the Island of St Vincent were told to evacuate following increased volcanic activity and the ultimate eruption of La Soufriere on Friday, 9 April. La Soufrière: This is the most violent eruption on St Vincent since 1979.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 12, 2021 22:55 UTC