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 Search volcano newsPlease enter a searchword. Archived news:Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008
 The ash plume from the new Halemau'uma'u vent.
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Thursday, Mar 20, 2008
On March 19, 2008, a small explosion occurred at Halema'uma'u Crater at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano. This is the first explosive event at the summit of Kilauea after almost a century. ...more [read all]
Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008
While lava continues to flow into the ocean, an unusual event is taking place at the summit of the volcano: a new gas vent has opened at the base of Halemaumau crater in the caldera of Kilauea volcano. ...more [read all]
Thursday, Mar 13, 2008
Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008
Lengai's activity has been continuing to increase. Over the past days, several ash eruptions have produced plumes up to more than 10km height, the largest one possibly being on 4 March rising to about 14 km, as evident from satellite data, observations by passing aircraft and spectacular photos taken from the ground posted on Fred Belton's website. ...more [read all]
Thursday, Mar 06, 2008
Based on satellite imagery and information from RVO, Bagana volcano has been producing small ash explosions since 3 March. [read all]
IG reported steam and ash-and-steam plumes from Tungurahua that rose to altitudes of 5.8-8 km (19,000-26,200 ft) a.s.l. during 27 February - 1 March. Ash plumes drifted NW, W, SW, and SE, ashfall was reported in areas to the SW on 27 February. Lahars or mudflows descended the Mapayacu and Choglontus drainages in the SW, and drainages in the Pampas sector to the S on 27 and 28 February. ...more [read all]
Shiveluch volcano continues to produce small hot avalanches from its growing lava dome. Based on seismic interpretation from KVERT, ash plumes possibly rose to an altitude of 5.6 km (18,400 ft) a.s.l. during 24-26 February. ...more [read all]
Thursday, Feb 21, 2008
During 13-19 February the lava dome at Soufrière Hills changed very little. Seismic activity was very low and low-level rockfall activity continued. Fumarolic activity on the N and E flanks continued. Active fumaroles were also noted in the Galway's area to the S of the dome. ...more [read all]
8-11 February: Seismic activity at Shiveluch was slightly above background levels and at background levels. ...more [read all]
Avalanches from lava flows were reported on 6 February on the W flank of Santa María's Santiaguito lava dome complex. ...more [read all]
Ash plumes from Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone rose to an altitude of 2.2 km and drifted NW, N, E, SE, ...more [read all]
CENAPRED reported that emissions of steam and gas from Popocatépetl were visible during 12-19 February. The plumes contained slight amounts of ash from explosions in the crater. [read all]
During 6-19 February white and blue fumarolic plumes from Pacaya's MacKenney cone rose to altitudes of 2.6-2.7 km and drifted S, SW, and W. ...more [read all]
The VAAC reported an ash plume from Ol Doinyo Lengai was rising to an altitude of 11.6 km at 15 February. ...more [read all]
HVO reported that during 13-19 February activity from Kilauea's fissure segment D was concentrated at the Thanksgiving Eve Breakout (TEB) shield and new satellitic shields to the E and SE. ...more [read all]
During 6-19 February explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes and fumarolic plumes that rose to altitudes of 4-4.7 km. [read all]
Steam and steam-and-ash plumes from Colima were rising to altitudes of 4-4.4 km (13,100-14,400 ft) a.s.l. during 14-19 February. Plumes drifted N, NE, and E. [read all]
AVO reported that a minor explosion from Cleveland on 15 February. The Volcanic Alert Level remained at Color Code Yellow. [read all]
Scientists from the Universidad de Concepción will install instruments to monitor Callaqui volcano. Local residents reported feeling earthquakes and hearing constant rumbling noises during the previous few weeks. A new eruption in near future is possible. [read all]
The USGS reported a diffuse plumes from Anatahan and a increasing seismicity that was followed by new ash and steam plumes in the time of 17-20 February. [read all]
Ash and steam-and-ash plumes from Tungurahua were rosing to altitudes of 6-9 km a.s.l. during 12-19 February and drifted mainly NW, W, and NE. During 12-13 and 16 February, incandescence at the summit was ...more [read all]
Explosions were reported in the main crater of Llaima during 8-13 February. Because of the melt water from the lava and glacier interaction the Calbuco River was about 1 m higher than the normal level on 9 February. There were lava flows on the W flank that were 2.5 km long and made channels in the ice. ...more [read all]
Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008
A diffuse ash plume from Cleveland was observed during a break in cloud cover on 8 February. Pilots reported an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 6.1 km. Increased activity raised the Volcanic Alert Level to Orange. During 10-11 February, a thermal anomaly was visible on satellite imagery. The Volcanic Alert Level was lowered back to Yellow on 12 February. ...more [read all]
Seismic tremor levels at Anatahan were relatively low during 8-13 February. On 9 February, a diffuse steam plume that contained ash was observed . The Volcanic Alert Level remained at Orange. [read all]
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2008
The activity at Lengai seems to be increasing. In the past two weeks, explosions have ejected ash plumes rising several kilometers. On 15 Feb., Dutch pilots observed and photographed an eruption plume rising to estimated 12 km (36,000 ft). [read all]
The lava dome inside Sheveluch's crater continues to grow, producing small to moderate ash explosions sometimes associated with small pyroclastic flows. [read all]
Thursday, Feb 14, 2008
Llaima continues to be active. On 6 February, intense Strombolian activity that propelled material 500 m above the summit crater was observed. Ash-and-gas plumes from the activity rose to altitudes of 5.1-5.6 km (16,700-18,400 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SE more than 30 km. Multiple lava flows traveled 0.7-1.5 km W and N and generated steam plumes due to their interaction with a glacier. Activity declined later that day. ...more [read all]
Saturday, Feb 09, 2008
The Washington VAAC reported that gas plumes with possible ash content from Santa María's Santiaguito lava on 30 January. [read all]
The Tokyo VAAC reported that explosions from Sakura-jima on 3 February produced plumes. [read all]
Friday, Feb 08, 2008
Ash plumes and incandescence were reported from Rabaul´s caldera´s Tavurvur volcano from 31 January to 4 February and hydrogen sulfide gas was smelled. [read all]
Gas and steam emissions were reportet from Popocatépetl during 30 January - 5 February and after strong explosions rocks were propelled 300 m from the crater and rolling down in the valleys. [read all]
Ash plumes were reported from Fuego that rose to an altitude of 5 km and drifted W on 4 February. [read all]
Since October 2007 there are daily eruptions on Batu Tara volcano island that produce ash and gas plumes. There is a continuing activity since today. [read all]
There have been reported strong phreatic explosions at Guagua Pichincha volcano on February 1st. There was a increase in activity in the last weeks and it is recommended to stay away from the volcano. ...more [read all]
The USGS reported elevated seismic tremor levels at Anatahan the last week in January until 5 February. The lake in the E crater has disappeared, and steam and sulfur dioxide plumes drifted generally W and SW. An ash plume rose to an estimated altitude of below 2.3 km and drifted W. The Volcanic Alert Level was raised to Watch and the Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange. [read all]
Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008
 Nature in the volcano of Methana
Ash plumes were spotted and rose to altitudes of 5.5-9 km during 23-29 January. [read all]
At 23-29 January lava-dome growth at Mount St. Helens continued. A steam plume that rose from the dome and slightly above the crater rim was visible on 25 January. [read all]
The lava dome at Soufrière Hills has changed very little, based on visual observations on 23 January. Seismic activity was very low and low-level rockfall activity continued. Fumarolic activity on the N and E flanks also continued, along with active fumaroles in the Galway's area to the S of the dome and W in the Gages Wall area. ( Alert Level remained elevated at 4). [read all]
Seismic activity at Shiveluch was slightly above background levels during 18-25 January. Ash plumes rose to an altitude of 4.3 km during 17-18, 20, and 23 January. Fumarolic activity was noted on 19, 20, and 22 January. The Level of Concern Color Code remained at Orange. [read all]
24-30 January: White plumes from Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone rose to an altitude of 1.5 km and drifted E and NE. Incandescence at the summit was seen at night. [read all]
Emissions of steam and gas from Popocatépetl were visible during 23-29 January. On 28 January, an ash plume rose to an altitude ...more [read all]
24 January: White and blue fumarolic plumes were drifting from Pacaya's MacKenney cone to S and SW. Four lava flows traveled about 100 m to the W. The Alert Level was lowered to Green. [read all]
23-27 January: Eruptive activity at Llaima continued from the main crater and from multiple areas on the E flank during ...more [read all]
23-29 January: Activity from Kilauea's fissure segment D was concentrated at the Thanksgiving Eve Breakout (TEB ) shield and satellitic shields to the SE. Lava flew from the tops and flanks of the shields. ...more [read all]
Strong eruptions were reported at 24 January from Fuego. There were ash plumes produced and shock waves were detected until a distance of 3 km. There were also avalanches of hot lava blocks rolling down the volcano. [read all]
There is a increased seismic level reported from Anatahan volcano on January 23 and on January 20-28 there was a sulfur dioxide plume. The volcanic alert level stays at Aviation Color Code at yellow. [read all]
There was reported a unusual seismicity south at the Machin volcano dome during 6-8 January 2008. There have been reported also volcano-tectonic seismic signals that show that a volcanic activity may occur soon. [read all]
White gas plumes have been reported from Galera´s main crater. Also there have been gas emissions at many points near the crater. Also some impact craters have been spotted. There was one crater with 15 m diameter and 10 m deep. Probably there have been some strong gas (?) explosions. [read all]
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