Wed, 22 Nov 2006, 06:00
The Darwin VAAC reported that a diffuse plume from Barren Island was visible on satellite imagery on 27 November. The height and direction of the plume were not reported.
Wed, 8 Nov 2006, 06:00Based on satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that diffuse plumes from Barren Island on 8 November reached altitudes of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW and W.
Wed, 18 Oct 2006, 06:00
Based on pilot observations, the Darwin VAAC reported that ash-and-steam plumes from Barren Island on 19 and 20 October reached altitudes of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted WNW.
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Wed, 20 Sep 2006, 06:00Indian Coast Guard officials noted in a news report on 23 September that the continuing eruption at Barren Island was decreasing in intensity. A surveillance report stated that there was less lava but more "smoke" coming from the volcano.
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Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
Based on a pilot report, the Darwin VAAC reported an ash plume from Barren Island on 26 May that reached an altitude below 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N at 1230.
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Wed, 3 May 2006, 06:00On 3 May, low-level ash plumes from Barren Island were visible on satellite imagery extending N.
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Wed, 26 Apr 2006, 06:00
A plume emitted from Barren Island was visible on satellite imagery on 2 May at a height near 3.7 km (12,000 ft) a.s.l.
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Wed, 19 Apr 2006, 06:00A low-level plume emitted from Barren Island was visible on satellite imagery on 19 April extending westward.
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Thu, 6 Apr 2006, 08:41
Barren Island remains active. Pilots frequently observe ash plumes at around flight level 100. The volcano continues to emit small to moderate amounts of ash forming plumes travelling beneath 10-15000 ft (ca. 3-4,5 km a.s.l.) and extending for about 20 nm (30-35 km). -->More on Barren Island
Wed, 5 Apr 2006, 06:00Based on information from a pilot report and satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that an ash plume was emitted from Barren Island during 5-6 April. The plume did not rise higher than 4.6 km (15,000 ft) a.s.l.
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Sun, 19 Mar 2006, 23:56
The volcano on Barren Island is still very active as news reports. The height of the cone has increased by about 50 metres during the past nine months since its eruption started last May. A team of scientists from India landed on the island to study the recent eruption. Lava flows have covered the entire north-western face of the island destroying the lone landing site. ->More on Barren Island
Wed, 15 Mar 2006, 06:00According to a news article, a team of scientists that visited Barren Island around 12 March found that the volcano was still very active and the height of the volcanic cone had increased by 50 m since eruptive activity began in May 2005. In addition, lava flows covered the NW side of the island.
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Wed, 25 Jan 2006, 06:00
During 12-13 January, a team from the Geological Survey of India visited Barren Island. They reported that dense clusters of incandescent tephra of various sizes were ejected from the crater. In addition to the eruption from the main crater, the scientists saw incandescence on the N flank of the volcanic cone and thin layers of incandescent material on the W slope.
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Wed, 4 Jan 2006, 06:00Satellite imagery showed a thin ash plume emitted from Barren Island extending WNW during 5-7 January.
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