Ekarma volcano, Northern Kuriles, Kuril Islands: news & activity updates

Ekarma volcano (Kuril Islands, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 8 September-14 September 2010 (New Activity / Unrest)

On 13 September, SVERT reported that strong steam-and-gas activity from Ekarma continued. Ekarma does not have a seismic network; satellite image analysis and infrequent ground observations are the primary tool for monitoring many of the Kuril Islands volcanoes. Read all

Ekarma volcano (Kuril Islands, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 1 September-7 September 2010 (New Activity / Unrest)

On 6 September, SVERT reported that strong steam-and-gas activity from Ekarma continued. Ekarma does not have a seismic network; satellite image analysis and infrequent ground observations are the primary tool for monitoring many of the Kuril Islands volcanoes. Read all

Ekarma volcano (Kuril Islands, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 August-31 August 2010 (New Activity / Unrest)

SVERT reported that on 10 August scientists observed a vigorous steam plume from Ekarma that rose to an altitude of 1.8 km (5,900 ft) a.s.l. while visiting Sarychev Peak, 110 km SSW. On 24 August scientists visited Ekarma Island and observed continuous vigorous gas emissions from a new vent located on the S flank, about 250 m below the summit. Read all