Bagana volcano (Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea) activity update

Wed, 10 May 2017, 12:05

12:05 PM | BY: T

Eruptions continue at the volcano in form of mild explosive activity (probably intermittent strombolian to vulcanian explosions).
Darwin VAAC reported several ash plumes during 7-9 May which rose to altitudes of 2.1-3 km (7,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted over 110 km SE, SSE, and S.

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Wed, 10 May 2017, 06:00

Bagana volcano (Bougainville, Papua New Guinea) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 10 May-16 May 2017 (Continuing Activity)

Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 10-14 May ash plumes from Bagana rose to an altitude of 2.1 km (7,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW, W, NW, and E. ... Read all

Wed, 10 May 2017, 01:30

Bagana volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS TO FL070 OBS EXT 50NM SW OBS VA DTG: 10/0120Z

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