Signs of unrest at Ahyi Seamount had not been observed in satellite images since 27 March when an area of discolored water was present near the seamount. Both the Aviation Color Code and the Volcano Alert Level were lowered to Unassigned at 0346 on 10 April due to the absence of activity and the lack of local monitoring stations. ... Read all

Wed, 10 Apr 2024, 14:00

Fernandina volcano (Isla Fernandina, Galapagos) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 3 April-9 April 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that during 2 March-1 April an estimated 44 million cubic meters of lava had erupted at Fernandina, making the current eruption the largest in the last 15 years, surpassed only by the 2009 eruption. Fissure 13, located just below the crater rim on the upper SE flank, continued to be active during 2-9 April; the rate of lava effusion was about five cubic meters per second at least through 4 April, though the advancement rate of the distal end of the lava flow was variable. Sulfur dioxide emissions were generally at moderate levels, fluctuating between about 100 and 1,000 tons per day, though emissions were as high as around 1,650 tons per day on 4 April. ... Read all

Wed, 10 Apr 2024, 02:38

Ahyi undersea volcano (Mariana Islands): alert status lowered to Unassigned

Since 27 March this year, no signs of unrest have been observed at Ahyi Seamount. ... Read all

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Fernandina volcano (Galápagos Islands): new lava delta is forming as lava expands shoreline

The interaction between lava and water forms copious steam-gas emissions, commonly referred to as "laze" (lava haze) (image: IGEPN)

The effusive eruption at the volcano continues. ... Read all

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