Volcano eruption in Caribbean prompts mass evacuation during popular vacation week

The La Soufrière volcano on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent erupted Friday after authorities ordered the mandatory emergency evacuations of thousands.

"Please leave the red zone immediately," it urged just a few minutes later. "La Soufriere has erupted. Ash fall recorded as far as Argyle International Airport." Officials tweeted that the dome of the volcano in the island’s northern region could be seen glowing overnight.