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Sangay volcano
stratovolcano 5230 m (17,159 ft)
Ecuador, -2°S / -78.34°W
Sangay volcano eruptions:
1628-?, 1728-1916, 1934 - 2007
Typical eruption style:
Explosive. In historic time: frequent, intermittent strombolian activity
Sangay webcams / live data

Sangay volcano news

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012
View of the upper SE flank of Sangay volcano and thermal image showing the various vents at the dome emitting lava flows that form several branches and reach the base of the summit cone (Photo: P. Ramón OVT/IG)
View of the upper SE flank of Sangay volcano and thermal image showing the various vents at the dome emitting lava flows that form several branches and reach the base of the summit cone (Photo: P. Ramón OVT/IG)
During an overflight on 13 April, an explosion from Sangay volcano was observed at 08:25 local time. It generated an ash and steam column of 2 km above the summit crater. ...more [read all]
Thursday, Mar 29, 2012
According to the Washington VAAC, a pilot observed an ash plume from Sangay on 22 March that rose to an altitude of 8.2 km (27,000 ft) a.s.l. Cloud cover prevented satellite observations. [read all]
Thursday, Jan 26, 2012
Since Monday 23 January 2012, there has been an intensification of Sangay volcano's activity, as indicated by reports from pilots who reported the presence of ash from the volcano drifting S-SE. In addition, satellite images from 24 Jan show the presence of thermal anomalies at the volcano. ...more [read all]
Friday, Jan 13, 2012
A possible ash plume from Sangay was reported on 8 January. [read all]
Monday, Aug 06, 2007
Based on pilot observations, the Washington VAAC reported that an ash plume from Sangay rose to an altitude of 6.7-8.2 km (22,000 to 27,000 ft) a.s.l. on 28 July. Ash was not detected on satellite imagery but a weak hotspot could be seen. [read all]
Thursday, Jul 26, 2007

Based on pilot observations, the Washington VAAC reported that an ash plume from Sangay rose to an altitude of 5.5 km (18,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W on 23 July. Ash was not detected on satellite imagery. On 24 July, a diffuse ash plume at an altitude of 5.2 km (17,000 ft) a.s.l. was visible on satellite imagery drifting SW.

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Saturday, May 12, 2007

Based on pilot observations, the Washington VAAC reported that an ash plume from Sangay rose to altitudes of 5.2-7.6 km (17,000-25,000 ft) a.s.l. on 4 May. On 5 May, a possible narrow ash plume was visible on satellite imagery drifting W.

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Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007

The Washington VAAC reported eruptions from Sangay during 12-13 March that produced ash plumes that rose to 7 km (23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W. A hotspot was seen on satellite imagery.

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Thursday, Feb 15, 2007

Based on information from Guayaquil MWO, IG, pilot reports, and satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that eruptions from Sangay during 6-10 and 13 February produced ash plumes that drifted SW, NW, N, and W. Plumes reached altitudes of 9 km (30,000 ft) a.s.l. on 6 February and 6.1 km (20,000 ft) a.s.l. on 9 February. A hotspot was seen on satellite imagery at the summit during 7-9 and 13 February.

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Saturday, Feb 03, 2007

Based on information from Guayaquil MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that an eruption from Sangay on 28 January produced an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 6.4 km (21,000 ft) a.s.l.

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Monday, Jan 15, 2007

Sangay volcano remains in activity as satellite observations by the VAAC Washington reveal, warning about ash plumes of 800 m above the volcano. A thermal anomaly is also visible in the crater.

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Saturday, Dec 30, 2006

Based on a pilot report, the Washington VAAC reported that an ash plume from Sangay rose to an altitude of 7.6 km (25,000 ft) a.s.l. on 23 December.

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Friday, Dec 08, 2006

Based on pilot reports and satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that an eruption from Sangay on 2 December produced an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 8.5 km (28,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW.

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Friday, Oct 27, 2006

Based on a pilot report, the Washington VAAC reported that on 21 October, emission plumes from Sangay reached altitudes of 6.7 km (22,000 ft) a.s.l.

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