The huge ash clouds that hang over the La Soufrière volcano | Video | CNN

The La Soufrière volcano on the island of Saint Vincent erupted and sent ash 4 kilometers away.

Authorities indicate that the volcano could erupt several times and the activity could last for weeks.

Evacuation orders on the island affect between 6,000 and 7,000 people, according to the Seismic Research Center of the University of the West Indies.