Sangay volcanoStratovolcano 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 Last earthquakes nearby Sangay volcano (Ecuador) activity update: occasional weak explosionsWednesday Jun 13, 2012 12:05 PM | BY: T
According to the Washington VAAC, a pilot observed an ash plume from Sangay on 6 June that rose to an altitude of 6.1 km (20,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N. Meteorological clouds prevented satellite image views. A pilot observed ash drifting E on 10 June.
Previous newsSaturday, Jun 09, 2012
A pilot observed an ash plume from Sangay on 4 June that rose to an altitude of 7.9 km (26,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E.
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Friday, Jun 01, 2012
Based on a SIGMET report, the Washington VAAC reported a possible eruption and ash plume from Sangay on 28 May. A later notice stated that a pilot reported an ash plume at an altitude of 6.1 km (20,000 ft) a.s.l. Ash was not identified in satellite imagery.
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Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012
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. ...
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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.
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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. ...
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