Actualités et mises à jour sur volcans et séismes

The explosive eruption at the volcano goes on. ... Tout lire

A spectacular eruption took place from the volcano yesterday. ... Tout lire

On 13 May GeoNet reported near-continuous emissions of gas, steam, and minor amounts of ash at Whakaari/White Island based on visual observations during overflights, visual observations from the Bay of Plenty coast, and from webcams located at Whakatane and Te Kaha. Additionally, minor amounts of ash were identified in satellite data as reported by the Wellington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC). As seen from the coast, the plume occasionally rose 300-600 m above the summit during calm weather conditions, but during windier conditions the plume was lower and was visible downwind for tens of kilometers. ... Tout lire

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that eruptive activity at Suwanosejima's Ontake Crater continued during 5-12 May. Incandescence was observed nightly in webcam images. No explosions were detected, though plumes from eruptive events rose 900 m above the crater rim. ... Tout lire

The Sezione di Catania - Osservatorio Etneo (INGV) reported that eruptive activity continued at Stromboli during 5-11 May. Webcam images showed Strombolian activity at four vents in Area N within the upper part of the Sciara del Fuoco and from at least two vents in Area C-S (South-Central Crater) on the crater terrace. The vents in Area N continued to produce low- to medium-intensity explosions at a rate of 6-9 events per hour, ejecting lapilli and bombs less than 150 m above the vents. ... Tout lire