The Archipelago: Episode the Second

Volcanic activity on the island began to increase dramatically, with earth tremors almost continual, and a plume of smoke issuing from the throat of the volcano. The pace of repairs became somewhat frantic, and when the volcano actually started to belch fire and lava, it was decided that it would be wisest to get the hell outta there and finish up, as far as possible, at sea. At first all seemed…