Living on the Edge: A Mother and Daughter's Life Next to an Active Volcano
Olivette and Adena Johnson share their incredible survival story living next to Montserrat's active volcano, despite facing life-threatening eruptions.
Braving the Volcano
Olivette and her daughter Adena Johnson have found themselves living next to the active Soufriere Hills volcano on Montserrat, a place that has nearly claimed their lives not once, but twice. In an exclusive interview, they shared their incredible story of survival and resilience.
Back to the Roots
The duo initially relocated to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands after the devastating eruptions of the 90s, but their hearts called them back to Montserrat. Adena, 35, now shares their colorful life on TikTok, providing a glimpse into their vibrant existence amidst the looming threat of the volcano. "After two years away, we just missed home too much," she confessed.
A Volcanic Legacy
This year marks three decades since the first eruption of Soufriere Hills, which had been dormant for nearly a century. The eruptions devastated the island, transforming bustling towns into ghost cities, and causing a mass exodus. Since then, a significant portion of Montserrat remains off-limits due to safety concerns, yet the population has rebounded from a low of 1,200 to approximately 4,395.
Evacuation Tales
Recalling her first evacuation experience, Olivette, now 68, revealed her shock at the volcanic threat: "I never even knew that we had a volcano!" Their quick escape was filled with chaos as they packed into a car, all while trying to come to terms with the life-altering reality of living next to an active volcano.
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