Jebel Zubair (Red Sea, Jemen): weak eruptive activity resumes on new island

Do, 14. Nov 2013, 11:24

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MODIS / Terra satellite image 11 Nov showing the gas plume and discolored water plume

Signs of weak continuing or renewed activity could be spotted again on recent satellite data after few weeks with no evidence of activity.
The attached MODIS / Terra satellite image from 11 Nov shows a gas plume drifting NE from the new island as well as a discolored water plume extending south. The discolored sea water is likely caused by dissolved volcanic gasses (H2S in particular).
The absence of steam suggests that there is no lava entering the sea and no submarine effusive activity.

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