Suwanosejima volcano (Tokara Islands, Japan): explosions with ash plumes and night-time glow

mer., 24 mars 2021, 21:04

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JMA reported that the seismic network for Suwanosejima's Ontake Crater detected a total of 11 explosions during 12-19 March. These events produced eruption plumes that rose as high as 1.7 km above the crater rim and ejected bombs up to 700 m away from the crater.
Incandescence from the crater was occasionally visible at night. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a 5-level scale).

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mer., 24 mars 2021, 06:00

Suwanosejima volcano (Ryukyu Islands, Japan) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 March-30 March 2021 (Continuing Activity)

JMA reported that the seismic network for Suwanosejima's Ontake Crater detected a total of 17 explosions during 19-26 March. These events produced eruption plumes that rose as high as 1.2 km above the crater rim, drifting S, W, and SW, and ejected bombs as far as 500 m away from the crater. Incandescence from the crater was occasionally visible at night. ... Read all

mar., 23 mars 2021, 19:00

Suwanose-jima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXPLODED AT 20210323/1833Z FL040 EXTD W OBS VA DTG: 23/1830Z

Satellite image of Suwanose-jima volcano on 23 Mar 2021

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