Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): intermittent explosions, eruption declining

Fr, 23. Jan 2015, 09:36

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Mild strombolian explosion from Fogo on 21 Jan (image: OVCV)

Mild explosive activity continues from the vent, at least intermittently, but there is no longer significant lava effusion. According to local observers, the eruption continues to decline overall and might be ending in a near future.
Works have started to reopen the road into the caldera to reach Ilheu de Losna and Portela/Bangaeira.

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Mo, 12. Jan 2015, 11:41

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): eruption seems to be ending

The eruption seems to be coming to an end. There are no new reports of lava effusion or explosive activity at the vents since 8 January, when small strombolian explosions could still be observed. Read all

Mi, 7. Jan 2015, 13:10

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): eruption slows down with short-lived phases of more vigorous activity

Activity continues, but overall the eruption has been decreasing and seems slowly to be coming to an end. ... Read all

Mi, 7. Jan 2015, 06:00

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 7 January-13 January 2015 (Continuing Activity)

The Observatório Vulcanológico de Cabo Verde (OVCV) reported that on 8 January the eruption at Fogo decreased in intensity; a small light-colored gas plume rose at most 100 m from the craters. Some explosions, following banging noises, were felt in areas 1 km away. Periodic explosions continued the next day and at 1530 a dark gas-and-ash plume rose 1.2 km and drifted SE. ... Read all

Sa, 3. Jan 2015, 11:10

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): eruption continues into 2015

Map of the lava flow field 28 Dec 2014. (Copernicus / European Union)

The eruption continues at reduced pace. After slowing down, lava effusion and small explosive activity at the vents appear to have increased again on 31 Dec. The western lava flow remains active with its northern front advancing through farmland in the Cha caldera. ... Read all

Mi, 31. Dez 2014, 06:00

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 31 December-6 January 2015 (New Activity / Unrest)

Based on gas-monitoring efforts of the Instituto Vulcanológico de Canárias (INVOLCAN) and data from the Toulouse VAAC, the Observatório Vulcanológico de Cabo Verde (OVCV) reported that sulfur dioxide emission rates at Fogo were 1,201-1,368 tons per day during 30-31 December and 1-2 January. A gas plume rose 700-900 m above the cone during 30-31 December and drifted N; on 31 December tephra was ejected 30-40 m away and ash was present on the plume. A lava front near S Ilhéu de Losna had been stagnant for a few days while one near the N part of the town advanced at a reduced speed, overtaking a road and parts of some housing. ... Read all

Sa, 27. Dez 2014, 15:44

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde) activity update: decreasing lava effusion

The eruption of Fogo volcano and the 3 lava flows (North, South and West), and the location of the destroyed settlements. (Images: Theo Montrond via Involcan / editing and annotations: Culture Volcan)

According to local press, volcanologist João Fonseca, responsible for volcanic monitoring and equipment maintenance at Fogo volcano, mentioned that volcanic activity shows signs of decreasing and that the eruption could be approaching its end. ... Read all

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Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): intermittent explosions, eruption declining

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Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): eruption seems to be ending

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): eruption slows down with short-lived phases of more vigorous activity

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 7 January-13 January 2015 (Continuing Activity)

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): eruption continues into 2015

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 31 December-6 January 2015 (New Activity / Unrest)

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde) activity update: decreasing lava effusion

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): lava flows continue to spread over farmland in Cha caldera

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): continuing lava flows

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): Lava destruction & photographic documentation by Martin Rietze

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 17 December-23 December 2014 (New Activity / Unrest)

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