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Pagan volcano consists of 2 stratovolcanoes (North and South Pagan) connected by a narrow isthmus and forms the largest and one of the most active of the Mariana Islands. It is located 173 nautical miles north of Saipan.
Nearly all historical eruptions of Pagan, which were recorded since the 17th century, were from North Pagan volcano. The largest historic eruption was in 1981 and prompted the evacuation of the sparsely populated island.
stratovolcans 570 m / 1,870 ft Mariana Islands, 18.13°N / 145.8°E Condition actuelle: normal / en sommeil (1 sur 5)| ReportsPagan livresEruptions du volcan Pagan:2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 1993, 1992, 1988, 1987, 1981-85, 1929-30 (?), 1925, 1923, 1917, 1909, 1873?, 1864, 1825 ± 5 years, 1800 ± 50 years, 1669, 1340 ± 100 years Style éruptif tipique:effusif Derniers séismes proches
Derniers images satellite  Pagan volcano news & activity updatesSat, 6 Feb 2016, 11:25
Satellite data and ground-based observations from a field crew and local residents near Pagan indicated that steam-and-gas emissions have significantly decreased since March 2015. The Aviation Color Code and Volcano Alert Level were lowered to Unassigned on 30 January. ...plus(Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 27 January-2 February 2016) [ moins] Fri, 30 May 2014, 08:46 USGS reports that "low-level unrest continued at Pagan Volcano throughout the past week. Seismic activity remains above background. A vapor plume was visible in web camera and satellite images. ...plusVolcanic gas from Pagan may be noticed downwind of the volcano as a distinctive sulfurous odor." The Aviation Color Code remains at YELLOW. [ moins] Thu, 9 Jan 2014, 15:27 Low-level unrest continued at Pagan during 27 December 2013-2 January 2014; seismicity remained above background levels. A robust steam-and-gas plume was occasionally visible in web camera images during the reporting period. A small explosion was detected at about 0145 on 28 December. ...plusIt may have produced a diffuse ash emission, but the webcam was not in operation at the time to verify. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow and the Volcano Alert Level remained at Advisory. (Smithsonian/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report) [ moins] Fri, 28 Jun 2013, 14:43
The volcano continues to emit a strong steam and ash plume visible on satellite images. This activity has been typical of Pagan in the recent months, but no ash emissions could be detected. Sat, 8 Jun 2013, 10:05 A vigorous steam and gas plume from Pagan was visible in satellite images during periods of clear weather over the past week, and confirmed by a field crew currently on Pagan Island. This is typical of recent months of observation of Pagan, and no volcanic ash emissions have been detected in satellite images. (USGS)
Tue, 19 Feb 2013, 11:05 Satellite imagery showed a plume of gas and water vapor drifting 240 km downwind from Pagan daily during 9-15 February. A USGS team that visited Pagan on 9 February observed a continuous, vigorous plume and noted a sulfur odor downwind of the summit. Wed, 12 Dec 2012, 11:05
 Terra / MODIS satellite image from 12 Dec showing the steam plume from Pagan volcano The volcano continues to produce a significant steam plume visible on satellite images, and a hot spot above the volcano was detected by MODVOLC yesterday (for the 6tth time in 2012). There are no reports of other eruptive activity. Thu, 1 Nov 2012, 11:05 MODVOLC detected a hot spot at Pagan volcano yesterday, the first time since August 2012. According to USGS, the volcano continues to show only steaming, but it cannot ruled out that the new thermal anomaly might be caused by near-surface lava.
Fri, 5 Oct 2012, 10:05 Steam and gas plumes continued throughout the past week. USGS received no further reports of unrest or activity at Pagan volcano. Sat, 8 Sep 2012, 06:37
Steam and gas plumes, at times extending more than 100 miles downwind, were present throughout the past week. USGS received no further reports of unrest or activity at Pagan volcano. Show more newsFri, 24 Aug 2012, 12:05 Minor steam and gas plumes were observed in satellite images during partly cloudy periods over the past week. ...plusNo eruptive activity or significant unrest was detected at the volcanoes in Northern Mariana Islands this week. [ moins] Fri, 17 Aug 2012, 10:05 Minor steam and gas plumes continue to be observed in satellite images during clear periods throughout the past week. The USGS received no further reports of unrest or activity at Pagan volcano.
Thu, 2 Aug 2012, 07:49 Minor steam-and-gas plumes from Pagan were observed in satellite images during clear periods from 20 to 27 July. Thu, 19 Apr 2012, 10:05 Minor steam-and-gas plumes from Pagan were observed in satellite images during clear periods from 6 to 13 April.
Thu, 12 Apr 2012, 10:05 A gas-and-steam plume extending downwind from Pagan's summit vent was observed during 30 March-6 April. ...plusAccording to the Washington VAAC a pilot observed a plume containing a small amount of ash that rose to an altitude below 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. on 7 April. Satellite imagery showed a gas-and-steam plume, with possible ash content, drifting 204 km SSW. [ moins] Plus sur VolcanoDiscovery: Vanuatu Volcano Tours: One of the most exciting volcano travel destinations in the world! On our adventurous expeditions, you will get close to active lava lakes on Ambrym Island and the spectacular fireworks of Yasur volcano on Tanna Island.  Igneous or magmatic rocks: The most primitive rock type forms when magma (molten rock) solidifies - either inside the earth (plutonic rocks) or during volcanic eruptions (volcanic rocks). A short overview.  Do you know which is the biggest volcano in the world?  Ibu volcano photos: Ibu in Halmahera is one of the most active, but rarely visited volcanoes in Indonesia. A spectacular lava dome is growing inside the volcano's breached crater, with frequent explosions. |
