Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): continuing eruption, new lava flow

Tue, 3 Feb 2015, 17:15

17:15 PM | BY: T

The lava flow at Fogo between Monte Beco and Monte Saia cones on 21 Jan (OVCV)

The same flow front, developed as pahoehoe, on 28 Jan (OVCV)

Mild intermittent explosive activity continues at the volcano accompanied by effusive activity. A new lava flow, smaller than the ones in the first weeks, but still well alimented, has been active in the Cha caldera over the past days and advanced slowly approx. 1500 m west-southwest passing between Monte Beco and Monte Saia cones.

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OVCV report 24-27 Jan

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Wed, 28 Jan 2015, 17:40

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde) activity update

The eruption still continues although most of the time visible activity is very low and restricted to degassing. Minor lava effusion and sporadic flares of strombolian activity of mild to moderate size occur from time to time. Read all

Fri, 23 Jan 2015, 09:36

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

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. Read all

Mon, 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

Wed, 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

Wed, 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

Sat, 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

Fogo volcano (Cape Verde): continuing eruption, new lava flow

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