Tomblin, J. F.2010-08-132010-08-132010-08-13https://hdl.handle.net/2139/8384A preprint of a paaper to be read aat thefifth Caribbeaan Geological confereence, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, July 19968This paper describes the types of volcanic activity which represents a hazard to human populations in the West Indies. Particular attention is paid to the most dangerous type of activity; the pyroclast flow. Alternative called the glowing avalanche or nuee ardente eruption. Attention wil be paid to the signs connected to this type of eruption and destructive damage resulting from it.enHazardPyroclast flowsVolcanic eruptionsPreprint