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Ibu volcano, Halmahera, Indonesia: news & activity updates

Updated: 18 maggio 2024 03:31 GMT- refresh

Ibu volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): alert status increased to Level IV

Fri, 17 May 2024, 02:46

The stronger-than-usual explosion at Ibu volcano this morning (image: PVMBG)

Due to sustaining above-average explosions, a decision has been made to raise the volcano's alert level from Level III (SIAGA) to Level IV (AWAS) on 16 May. Read all

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VONA STATE ERUPTION TO FL060 AT 16/2200Z EST VA DTG: 16/2200Z

Thu, 16 May 2024, 22:15

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VONA STATE ERUPTION TO FL210 AT 16/0128Z OBS VA DTG: 16/0130Z to 21000 ft (6400 m)

Thu, 16 May 2024, 01:45

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 16 May 2024

Ibu volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): spectacular explosions go on, eruption with abundant ash cloud up to 21,000 ft today

Wed, 15 May 2024, 21:00

Huge ash column from Ibu volcano reached up to 6,400 m altitude early this afternoon (image: PVMBG)

The intense activity from the volcano continues. Read all

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Ibu volcano (Halmahera) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 8 May-14 May 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 15 May 2024, 14:00

PVMBG reported that the eruption at Ibu was intensifying. At 0158 on 8 May a dense gray ash plume rose 2 km above the summit, produced lightning in the plume, and drifted E and SE. Incandescence from the crater was visible and roaring could be heard in areas as far away as the Ibu observation post (9 km W). Read all

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS TO FL210 AT 15/0740Z MOV NW OBS VA DTG: 15/1320Z

Wed, 15 May 2024, 13:45

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 15 May 2024

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL170 AT 15/0454Z MOV W EST VA DTG: 15/0500Z

Wed, 15 May 2024, 05:30

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL180 OBS AT 13/1940Z MOV W OBS VA DTG: 13/1940Z to 18000 ft (5500 m)

Mon, 13 May 2024, 20:15

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 13 May 2024

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Ibu volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): yet another strong explosion sent ash up to 21,000 ft this morning

Mon, 13 May 2024, 02:48

Huge ash column from Ibu volcano reached up to 6,400 m altitude this morning (image: PVMBG)

The increased activity at the volcano, dominated by large eruption columns, continues. Read all

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL210 MOV W OBS AT 13/0020Z OBS VA DTG: 13/0020Z to 21000 ft (6400 m)

Mon, 13 May 2024, 00:45

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL200 OBS MOV SW AT 11/1630Z OBS VA DTG: 11/1630Z to 20000 ft (6100 m)

Sat, 11 May 2024, 17:00

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 11 May 2024

Ibu volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): alert status raised to Level III, eruption built up 4 km ash column last night

Sat, 11 May 2024, 03:14

Huge ash column from Ibu volcano last night reached up to 5,300 m altitude (image: PVMBG)

Due to the heightened activity over the past month, the PVMBG raised the volcano's alert level from Level II (WASPADA) to Level III (ALERT) on 8 May. Read all

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL180 MOV N OBS AT 10/2210Z OBS VA DTG: 10/2210Z to 18000 ft (5500 m)

Fri, 10 May 2024, 22:45

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL180 MOV N OBS AT 10/1600Z OBS VA DTG: 10/1600Z to 18000 ft (5500 m)

Fri, 10 May 2024, 16:30

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 10 May 2024

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS TO FL090 MOV E AT 09/0930Z OBS VA DTG: 09/0930Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

Thu, 9 May 2024, 10:15

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 9 May 2024

Ibu volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): above-average explosions continue

Thu, 9 May 2024, 08:05

The powerful explosion from Ibu volcano yesterday (image: PVMBG)

The eruptive activity continues. Read all

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Ibu volcano (Halmahera) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 1 May-7 May 2024 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 8 May 2024, 14:00

PVMBG reported that Ibu continued to erupt. A few notable eruptive events occurred during 24-29 April. On 24 April ash plumes rose 800-1,500 m above the summit and roaring was heard at the Ibu observation post (9 km W). Read all

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL100 AT 08/0300Z EST VA DTG: 08/0300Z

Wed, 8 May 2024, 03:15

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS TO FL110 AT 07/1720Z OBS VA DTG: 07/1720Z to 11000 ft (3400 m)

Tue, 7 May 2024, 17:45

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 7 May 2024

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED AT 06/0612Z OBS VA DTG: 06/1240Z

Mon, 6 May 2024, 13:15

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 6 May 2024

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED AT 06/0612Z EST VA DTG: 06/0640Z

Mon, 6 May 2024, 07:00

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION WITH VA TO FL170 OBS MOV SE OBS VA DTG: 04/1900Z to 17000 ft (5200 m)

Sat, 4 May 2024, 19:30

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 4 May 2024

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL110 MOV SW REPORTED AT 02/1414Z EST VA DTG: 02/1450Z to 11000 ft (3400 m)

Thu, 2 May 2024, 15:30

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 2 May 2024

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL080 AT 01/2224Z OBS VA DTG: 01/2330Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)

Thu, 2 May 2024, 00:00

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 1 May 2024

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Ibu volcano (Halmahera) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 April-30 April 2024 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 1 May 2024, 14:00

PVMBG reported that Ibu continued to erupt during 24-30 April. Daily white-and-gray ash plumes generally rose as high as 2 km above the summit and drifted in multiple directions. According to a social media post a loud boom followed by a roar accompanied the eruptive event on 26 April. Read all

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Ibu volcano

Stratovolcano 1325 m / 4,347 ft
Halmahera, Indonesia, 1.48°N / 127.64°E
Current status: erupting (4 out of 5)

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Eruzioni del vulcano Ibu:
2012-ongoing, 2009, 2008, 2004-05, 2001, 1998-99, 1911
Typical eruption style
Explosive

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Ibu volcano, Halmahera, Indonesia: news & activity updates

Ibu volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): alert status increased to Level IV

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VONA STATE ERUPTION TO FL060 AT 16/2200Z EST VA DTG: 16/2200Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VONA STATE ERUPTION TO FL210 AT 16/0128Z OBS VA DTG: 16/0130Z to 21000 ft (6400 m)

Ibu volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): spectacular explosions go on, eruption with abundant ash cloud up to 21,000 ft today

Ibu volcano (Halmahera) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 8 May-14 May 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS TO FL210 AT 15/0740Z MOV NW OBS VA DTG: 15/1320Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL170 AT 15/0454Z MOV W EST VA DTG: 15/0500Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL180 OBS AT 13/1940Z MOV W OBS VA DTG: 13/1940Z to 18000 ft (5500 m)

Ibu volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): yet another strong explosion sent ash up to 21,000 ft this morning

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL210 MOV W OBS AT 13/0020Z OBS VA DTG: 13/0020Z to 21000 ft (6400 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL200 OBS MOV SW AT 11/1630Z OBS VA DTG: 11/1630Z to 20000 ft (6100 m)

Ibu volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): alert status raised to Level III, eruption built up 4 km ash column last night

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL180 MOV N OBS AT 10/2210Z OBS VA DTG: 10/2210Z to 18000 ft (5500 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL180 MOV N OBS AT 10/1600Z OBS VA DTG: 10/1600Z to 18000 ft (5500 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS TO FL090 MOV E AT 09/0930Z OBS VA DTG: 09/0930Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

Ibu volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): above-average explosions continue

Ibu volcano (Halmahera) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 1 May-7 May 2024 (Continuing Activity)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL100 AT 08/0300Z EST VA DTG: 08/0300Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS TO FL110 AT 07/1720Z OBS VA DTG: 07/1720Z to 11000 ft (3400 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED AT 06/0612Z OBS VA DTG: 06/1240Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED AT 06/0612Z EST VA DTG: 06/0640Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION WITH VA TO FL170 OBS MOV SE OBS VA DTG: 04/1900Z to 17000 ft (5200 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL110 MOV SW REPORTED AT 02/1414Z EST VA DTG: 02/1450Z to 11000 ft (3400 m)

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL080 AT 01/2224Z OBS VA DTG: 01/2330Z to 8000 ft (2400 m)

Ibu volcano (Halmahera) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 April-30 April 2024 (Continuing Activity)

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