VolcanoAdventures: Our professional team of volcanologists and photographers offers unique travel opportunities: volcano expeditions, photo tours, and relaxed walking & study tours.
The Volcano Adventure Guide: Excellent information and background for anyone wishing to visit active volcanoes safely and enjoyably. The book presents guidelines to visiting 42 different volcanoes around the world.
After a relatively calm period during the summer months with little or no activity, it seems to have picked up again since around 23 October this year. ...
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Ash plume from Barren Island volcano. Image Source: NASA Space Shuttle Date: March 14, 1995
Comments:This oblique shot shows a large eruption plume dispersing westwards towards the main island group. From the photographs, it seems that there are three levels of the eruption plume: the first is low level, near the base of the eruption column and spreading southwest (upper left in this image). The other two levels are higher, with a suggestion of a due westerly plume (right in this image) overlain by a less visibly dense west-southwest plume of slightly different composition (upper right).
Largest 20 earthquakes past 24 hrs: Our continuously updated worldwide map and list of the most recent largest earthquakes in the world during the past 24 hours. You can also find top 20 lists for given past days / months / years from the archive.
Best tours to see lava: Visiting an erupting volcano is an unforgettable experience. If you're particularly looking to see "Red Hot Lava", these are among the best places to go to.
The subplinian eruption of Kelut volcano: Fascinating satellite images, reports, and pictures about the massive explosion of Kelut volcano in East Java on 13 Feb 2014.
