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Copahue Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO EMISSION

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 | 11 months ago · VN

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAG01 at 13:21 UTC, 14/12/24 from SABM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20241214/1320Z

VAAC: BUENOS AIRES

VOLCANO: COPAHUE 357090
PSN: S3750 W0…Open article

Copahue (Chile-Argentina) volcano - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 4 December-10 December 2024 (Continuing Activity)

Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 | 11 months ago · VN

The Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) reported lower levels of activity at Copahue during 16-30 November. Sulfur dioxide emissions were low, averaging 529 ± 79 tons per day (t/d) with a maximum value of 907 t/d detected on 24 November. No thermal anomalies were identified in sate…The Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) reported lower levels of activity at Copahue during 16-30 November. Sulfur dioxide emissions were low, averaging 529 ± 79 tons per day (t/d) with a maximum value of 907 t/d detected on 24 November. No thermal anomalies were identified in satellite images.
Gas plumes rose 280 m above the crater rim and did not contain ash. No crater incandescence was observed at night. Deformation data showed a minor change from deflation to inflation.
Seismic data indicated a more stable pattern. The water lake in the summit crater had returned and grown to 9,340 square meters by 30 November. In general activity levels were low.
On 6 December the Alert L…Open article

Copahue (Chile-Argentina) volcano - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 23 October-29 October 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024 | 12 months ago · VN

The Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) reported that during 15-24 October surficial activity at Copahue increased based on analysis by Observatorio Volcánico de los Andes del Sur (OVDAS). Tremor signals slightly intensified on 15 October. Sulfur dioxide emissions increased on 15 O…The Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) reported that during 15-24 October surficial activity at Copahue increased based on analysis by Observatorio Volcánico de los Andes del Sur (OVDAS). Tremor signals slightly intensified on 15 October. Sulfur dioxide emissions increased on 15 October and averaged 2,900-3,000 tons per day (t/d) during 17-19 October, higher than the average of 2,400 t/d more typically observed.
Sulfur dioxide emissions were detected with both satellite images and Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (DOAS) instruments. Beginning on 16 October episodic intensifications of a thermal anomaly in El Agrio Crater were identified in satellite data with th…Open article

Copahue Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO ERUPTION

Thursday, Oct 24, 2024 | 13 months ago · VN

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAG02 at 19:18 UTC, 24…Open article

Copahue (Chile-Argentina) volcano - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 16 October-22 October 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024 | 13 months ago · VN

Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) reported nighttime crater incandescence at Copahue on 16 October. According to Servicio Geológico Minero Argentino (SEGEMAR), webcam images record…Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) reported nighttime crater incandescence at Copahue on 16 October. According to Servicio Geológico Minero Argentino (SEGEMAR), webcam images recorded an increase in surface activity at 0430 on 19 October, which consisted of an ash emission that rose 200 m above the crater and drifted SE. The Alert Level remained at Green (the lowest level on a f…Open article

Copahue volcano (Chile/Argentina): new eruption

Monday, Oct 21, 2024 | 13 months ago · martin

New grey ash emissions from Copahue volcano on 19 October (image: SEGEMAR)

On 19 October, surveillance cameras of the Argentine Geological and Mining Service (SEGEMAR) caught a new eruption at the volcano.
Starting about 04:30 AM local time, constant grey ash emissions have b…On 19 October, surveillance cameras of the Argentine Geological and Mining Service (SEGEMAR) caught a new eruption at the volcano.
Starting about 04:30 AM local time, constant grey ash emissions have been rising about 200 meters above the crater dissipating southeast as seen in the attached satellite image from Sentinel-2.
Prior to the eruption, real-time seismic amplitude (RSAM) measurements had s…Open article

Copahue Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: WEAK EMS

Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 | 13 months ago · VN

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAG01 at 20:36 UTC, 19…Open article

Copahue Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONT EMS to 10000 ft (3000 m)

Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 | 13 months ago · VN

Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcan…Open article

Copahue Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: STEAM EMISSIONS

Friday, Oct 18, 2024 | 13 months ago · VN

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAG02 at 16:12 UTC, 18…Open article

Copahue Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA DETECTED

Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 | 13 months ago · VN

Satellite image of Copahue volcano on 17 Oct 2024

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAG02 at 22:37 UTC, 17…Open article

Copahue volcano (Central Chile-Argentina) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 16 November-22 November 2022 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022 | 2 years ago · VN

Based on information from Observatorio Argentino de Vigilancia Volcánica (OAVV), SERNAGEOMIN and SEGEMAR reported a minor increase of activity at Copahue. RSAM values based on volcanic tremor began to…Based on information from Observatorio Argentino de Vigilancia Volcánica (OAVV), SERNAGEOMIN and SEGEMAR reported a minor increase of activity at Copahue. RSAM values based on volcanic tremor began to increase on 13 November. Weather conditions prevented views of the volcano during 13-14 November.
On 15 November an increase in the magnitudes of tremor signals was accompanied by increased and denser…Open article

Copahue volcano (Chile/Argentina): emissions have been interrupted

Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 | 3 years ago · martin

Gas and steam emissions from Copahue volcano on 16 November (image: @valecaviahue/twitter)

After the new eruptive phase that began on 16 November, the activity seems to have slightly decreased over the past two days.
Near-continuous grey ash emissions have been mixing with gas and steam conc…Open article

Copahue Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONLY STEAM AND GASES

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 | 3 years ago · VN

Satellite image of Copahue volcano on 17 Nov 2022

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAG02 at 20:42 UTC, 17…Open article

Copahue Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: WEAK EMS NEAR VOLCANO

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 | 3 years ago · VN

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAG02 at 08:47 UTC, 17/11/22 from SABM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20221117/0900Z

VAAC: BUENOS AIRES

VOLCANO: COPAHUE 357090
PSN: S3750 W0…Open article

Copahue volcano (Chile/Argentina): new eruption affected local airport

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 | 3 years ago · martin

The local airport covered by tephra from the eruption at Copahue volcano (image: Servicio Geológico Minero Argentino)

A new eruption started at the volcano yesterday.
The Servicio Geológico Minero Argentino (SEGEMAR) reported about the new eruptive activity that has generated a continuous grey ash column dispersing southeastern direction. Volcanic ash rose to about 985 ft (300 meters) altitude, leaving fresh ash dep…Open article

Copahue Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: WEAK EMS NEAR VOLCANO

Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022 | 3 years ago · VN

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAG02 at 20:50 UTC, 16/11/22 from SABM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20221116/2100Z

VAAC: BUENOS AIRES

VOLCANO: COPAHUE 357090
PSN: S3750 W0…Open article

Copahue Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EMISSION INFORMED BY SVO

Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022 | 3 years ago · VN

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAG02 at 14:16 UTC, 16/11/22 from SABM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20221116/1430Z

VAAC: BUENOS AIRES

VOLCANO: COPAHUE 357090
PSN: S3750 W0…Open article

Copahue Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO VA EMISSION IN OVER 8 HRS

Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021 | 4 years ago · VN

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAG03 at 14:04 UTC, 11/08/21 from SABM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20210811/1405Z

VAAC: BUENOS AIRES

VOLCANO: COPAHUE 357090
PSN: S3750 W0…Open article

Copahue Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE

Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021 | 4 years ago · VN

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAG03 at 07:51 UTC, 11/08/21 from SABM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20210811/0805Z

VAAC: BUENOS AIRES

VOLCANO: COPAHUE 357090
PSN: S3750 W0…Open article

Copahue volcano (Chile/Argentina): glow visible at night continues

Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021 | 4 years ago · martin

Night-time glow from the summit crater at Copahue volcano (image: SERNAGEOMIN)

A low-level eruptive activity continues.
The volcano observatory SERNAGEOMIN that incandescence continues to be observed in the summit crater accompanied by gas-steam plumes.
The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires reported about ash emissions that rose to estimated 11,000 ft (3,400 m) …A low-level eruptive activity continues.
The volcano observatory SERNAGEOMIN that incandescence continues to be observed in the summit crater accompanied by gas-steam plumes.
The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires reported about ash emissions that rose to estimated 11,000 ft (3,400 m) altitude and drifted NW today.
Source: Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería de Chile volcano activity update 10 August 2021

Actively night-time glow from the summit crater (source: @Sernageomin/twitter)

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