Buenos Aires VAAC reported a pilot observing an ash plume from Callaqui at 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. on 2 January. No ash could be detected on satellite images without cloud cover and it is likely that the observation was strong fumarolic activity rather than an actual eruption. [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]