Nishinoshima volcano (Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 February-3 March 2015 (Continuing Activity)

Mi, 25. Feb 2015, 06:00

06:00 AM | VON: VN

According to news articles, the eruption at Nishinoshima continued at least through 27 February. The Japan Coast Guard noted that the island had grown to about 2.46 square kilometers and the active cone was about 100 m tall. Explosions occurred several times per minute and ash-and-gas plumes rose 1.2 km.
Steam plumes rose from areas where lava flows contacted sea water.

Sources: The Japan Times, The Japan News
---
From: Global Volcanism Program, 2015. Report on Nishinoshima. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 25 February-3 March 2015. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.

Alle News zu: Nishino-shima Vulkan
Hintergrundinfos zu: Nishino-shima Vulkan

Vorherige Nachrichten

Mo, 19. Jan 2015, 15:35

Nishino-shima volcano (Japan): active lava flows towards the eastern shore

Thermal Landsat 8 image of Nishino-Shima from 12 Jan 2015 (GSI via Culture Volcan)

The island continues to grow with lava flows, which recently have been mostly active towards the east from the main vent, while most growth during Nov-Dec had been towards the north, where a vast plateau has been built. Read all

Sa, 27. Dez 2014, 14:56

Nishino-shima volcano (Japan): island continues to grow towards the north

Nishinoshima seen on 25 Dec 2014 (Japanese Coast Guard)

The eruption continues well into its second year, steadily enlarging the island with lava flows. During the past weeks, most activity has been concentrated to produce flows towards the north and northwest where the island has been growing considerably. ... Read all

Mehr auf VolcanoDiscovery

Vanuatu 20 Sep - 5 Oct 2020

Volcanoes & Cultures
The contrast between unspoiled rain-forest, coconut palm beaches, primitive culture and moon-like landscapes surrounding lava-spitting volcanoes could not be bigger: join us on an expedition to the two most active volcanoes of Vanuatu: Ambrym and Yasur.

São Jorge Island

Volcano-seismic crisis 2022
Follow the latest news and update on the volcano-seismic crisis that started on São Jorge Island in the Azores on 19 March 2022!

Santorini Geology

Private geology tour on Santorini
We offer you private geology tours to get to know the extraordinary geology and natural history of the island, but also aspects of the deep connection with its cultural history and archaeology.

Krakatau to Bali

Volcano and photo tour to Java, Indonesia
Visit Java's famous volcanoes: Krakatau, Merapi, Bromo, Semeru, Ijen and others, crossing Java from west to east. This study and photography trip for a small exclusive group is one of our classic and best tours.

Interactive map

Volcanoes & Earthquakes
Look up active volcanoes and earthquakes worldwide on our web-app, featuring an interactive map you can embed on your website or use as stand-alone tool.

Garantierte Reisen

Nishinoshima volcano (Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 February-3 March 2015 (Continuing Activity)

Vorherige Nachrichten

Nishino-shima volcano (Japan): active lava flows towards the eastern shore

Nishino-shima volcano (Japan): island continues to grow towards the north

Nishino-shima volcano (Volcano Islands, Japan) activity update

Nishino-shima volcano (Japan): old island has disappeared under fresh lava

Nishino-shima volcano (Volcano Islands, Japan) activity update

Nishinoshima volcano (Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 10 September-16 September 2014 (New Activity / Unrest)

Nishino-shima volcano (Japan): island continues to grow

Nishino-shima volcano (Japan): significant growth of the new island by continuing lava flows and strombolian activity

Nishino-shima volcano (Volcano Islands, Japan) activity update

Nishinoshima volcano (Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 9 July-15 July 2014 (Continuing Activity)

Mehr auf VolcanoDiscovery

Unterstützen Sie unsere Arbeit!