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Bristol volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK): activity continues, but at lesser intensity

Sat, 18 Jun 2016, 16:12 16:12 PM | BY: T
Ash emission from Bristol volcano on 15 June (Aqua/MODIS/NASA via South Sandwich Islands Volcano Monitoring Blog)
Ash emission from Bristol volcano on 15 June (Aqua/MODIS/NASA via South Sandwich Islands Volcano Monitoring Blog)
The eruption continues, but seems to have lost energy recently: satellite images still show ash plumes drifting from the remote island, but these have been less intense during the past week.

Previous news

Wed, 15 Jun 2016, 06:00

Bristol Island volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 15 June-21 June 2016 (Continuing Activity)

The Buenos Aires VAAC reported that on 16 June a diffuse ash plume from Bristol Island's Mt. Sourabaya was visible in satellite images rising to an altitude of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifting SE. The report noted low confidence in the plume altitude due to weather clouds in the area. ... Read all
Mon, 6 Jun 2016, 13:09

Bristol volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK): activity continues, ash plumes visible on satellite imagery

Ash plume from Bristol volcano on Saturday 4 June (image: NASA via South Sandwich Islands Volcano Monitoring Blog)
The eruption continues - Buenos Aires VAAC reports detecting ongoing ash emissions from satellite data. A moderately sized plume can be seen drifting east from the volcano. ... Read all
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Bristol Island volcano
Stratovolcano 1100 m / 3,609 ft
United Kingdom, South Sandwich Is, -59.03°S / -26.58°W
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5)
Bristol Island webcams / live data | News/Updates | Earthquakes | Books
Bristol Island volcano eruptions:
2016, 1956
Typical eruption style
unspecified
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