Pagan volcanostratovolcanoes 570 m / 1,870 ftMariana Islands, 18.13°N / 145.8°E Pagan volcano eruptions: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 1993, 1992, 1988, 1987, 1981-85, 1929-30 (?), 1925, 1923, 1917, 1909, 1873?, 1864, 1825 ± 5 years, 1800 ± 50 years, 1669, 1340 ± 100 years Typical eruption style: effusive Pagan webcams / live data Last earthquakes nearby Pagan volcano news & activity updatesTuesday, Feb 19, 2013
Satellite imagery showed a plume of gas and water vapor drifting 240 km downwind from Pagan daily during 9-15 February. A USGS team that visited Pagan on 9 February observed a continuous, vigorous plume and noted a sulfur odor downwind of the summit.
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012
The volcano continues to produce a significant steam plume visible on satellite images, and a hot spot above the volcano was detected by MODVOLC yesterday (for the 6tth time in 2012). There are no reports of other eruptive activity.
Thursday, Nov 01, 2012
MODVOLC detected a hot spot at Pagan volcano yesterday, the first time since August 2012. According to USGS, the volcano continues to show only steaming, but it cannot ruled out that the new thermal anomaly might be caused by near-surface lava.
Friday, Oct 05, 2012
Steam and gas plumes continued throughout the past week. USGS received no further reports of unrest or activity at Pagan volcano.
Saturday, Sep 08, 2012
Steam and gas plumes, at times extending more than 100 miles downwind, were present throughout the past week. USGS received no further reports of unrest or activity at Pagan volcano.
Friday, Aug 24, 2012
Minor steam and gas plumes were observed in satellite images during partly cloudy periods over the past week. ...more
Friday, Aug 17, 2012
Minor steam and gas plumes continue to be observed in satellite images during clear periods throughout the past week. The USGS received no further reports of unrest or activity at Pagan volcano.
Thursday, Aug 02, 2012
Minor steam-and-gas plumes from Pagan were observed in satellite images during clear periods from 20 to 27 July.
Thursday, Apr 19, 2012
Minor steam-and-gas plumes from Pagan were observed in satellite images during clear periods from 6 to 13 April.
Thursday, Apr 12, 2012
A gas-and-steam plume extending downwind from Pagan's summit vent was observed during 30 March-6 April. ...more
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