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Stratovolcano 1715 m / 5,627 ft
Halmahera, Indonesia, 0.8°N / 127.33°E Current status: restless (2 out of 5) Gamalama webcams / live data | ReportsGamalama volcano books | ToursGamalama volcano eruptions:
1510, 1538, 1561, 1605, 1635, 1643, 1648, 1653, 1659, 1676, 1686, 1687, 1737, 1739, 1763, 1770, 1771-72, 1773-74, 1775, 1811, 1812, 1814, 1830(?), 1831, 1833, 1835, 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841(?), 1842, 1843, 1844(?), 1845(?), 1846, 1847, 1847, 1849-50, 1858(?), 1860(?), 1862, 1863(?), 1864, 1864(?), 1868, 1868-69, 1871, 1884(?), 1895, 1896(?), 1897, 1898, 1900(?), 1907, 1911, 1918, 1923, 1932, 1933, 1938, 1962-63, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1990, 1991(?), May 1993-94, 1996, 2003 (31 July - 2 Oct), 2007-08, 2012, 2014 Typical eruption style:Explosive. Last earthquakes nearbyLatest satellite images  Gamalana volcano (Indonesia): eruption news & activity updatesThu, 11 Oct 2018, 20:07 No ash emissions have been observed in the last week, MAGMA Indonesia has lowered the Aviation Color Code to Yellow Fri, 5 Oct 2018, 20:00  Satellite image of Gamalama volcano on 5 Oct 2018 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0510 at 19:54 UTC, 05/10/18 from ADRM [ less] [ read all] Fri, 5 Oct 2018, 02:00 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0510 at 01:58 UTC, 05/10/18 from ADRM [ less] [ read all] Thu, 4 Oct 2018, 16:59  Gamalama volcano this morning (image: MAGMA Indonesia / twitter) A new and minor eruption has occurred at the volcano today with small ash emissions to 2.1km (7,000ft). According to the volcano observatory, this was a phreatic (steam-blast) eruption which involves no fresh magma.  Seismic recording at Gamalama showing the eruption Thu, 4 Oct 2018, 04:00  Satellite image of Gamalama volcano on 4 Oct 2018 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0510 at 03:46 UTC, 04/10/18 from ADRM [ less] [ read all] Fri, 5 Aug 2016, 07:52 Small ash emissions from the volcano have continued yesterday and in the night. Due to the hazard of new ash falls, the airport remains closed today and is scheduled to reopen tomorrow morning at 11:00 am local time. ...moreThe Indonesian authorities keep the status level of the volcano at 2 (on a scale of 1-4, 4 being highest). No evacuations were ordered, but an exclusion zone of 1.5 km radius around the crater is in place. Ash falls were reported in several villages including Salero, Soa Sio, Sangaji, Dufa-Dufa, and in some parts of Central Ternate. Based on information from the local volcano observatory, the ash from yesterday's activity reached 1,700 to 2,500 meters above sea level. Seismic data show no significant earthquake activity associated with the activity, but a weak constant tremor signal. [ less] [ read all] Wed, 3 Aug 2016, 09:14  Explosion at Gamalama volcano (image: ITN News) A small eruption occurred at the volcano this morning. An explosion created an ash plume that rose approx. 600 m above the crater. The Babullah airport of Ternate island was closed due to the ash plume and is scheduled to reopen tomorrow morning at 10:00 am. ...moreThe nature of the eruption is unclear, but likely a phreatic event typical for Gamalama which last had similar eruptions in July, September and December last year. [ less] [ read all] Wed, 11 Nov 2015, 17:10 PVMBG reported that during 1 August-4 November seismicity at Gamalama fluctuated, and was dominated by hybrid earthquakes and signals indicating emissions. 3 periods of increased seismicity were recorded during 3-5 and 11-19 August, and 8-22 October, though seismicity declined overall. ...moreA sudden, small eruption from a fissure on the NW flank occurred at 19:53 on 8 September with no precursory seismicity, and produced a plume that rose 1 km. Gray plumes rose from 300-600 m the vent during 9-24 September. White plumes rose from Main Crater and fissures on the E and NW flanks as high as 200 m during 1 October-3 November. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4); visitors and residents were warned not to approach the crater within a 1.5-km radius. [ less] [ read all] Tue, 8 Sep 2015, 15:00  Ash plume from this morning's eruption at Gamalama volcano (image: Leopold Kennedy Adam @LeopoldAdam / twitter) A new eruption occurred at the volcano this morning at 07:53 local time. An explosion produced an ash plume that rose approx. 1.5 km above the summit and drifted NE and dispersed quickly. The Ternate airport was temporarily closed. ...moreIt is not clear whether the explosion was involving fresh magma or only phreatic in origin (driven by steam). The official alert level of the volcano remains at 2 (on a scale from 1 to 4) and an exclusion zone of 1.5 km radius around the summit is in place. [ less] Sat, 8 Aug 2015, 11:05 On 4 August, BNPB reported that Gamalama continued to erupt, although with low intensity. Tremor was continuous. ...moreThe Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4); visitors and residents were warned not to approach the crater within a radius of 1.5 km. The total number of evacuees in shelters was 1,791. Based on local observations, a SIGMET and wind data, and satellite images, the Darwin VAAC reported that an ash plume drifted over 20 km NW on 4 August. [ less] [ read all] Show more newsMon, 20 Jul 2015, 12:05 Several explosions during 18-19 July produced white-and-gray plumes that rose 300-800 m and drifted NW. A preliminary count of refugees showed there were 1,505 people (450 families) displaced by the eruption. Ash deposits were 1.5-6 mm thick in northwestern villages. Thu, 16 Jul 2015, 23:16 A phreatic explosion occurred yesterday (16 July) at 10 am local time, producing an ash plume that rose 1500 m. Ternate's airport was temporarily closed following the eruption. ...moreThe eruption had been preceded by increasing seismic activity since late June. The alert level of the volcano remains at 2 (waspada) on a scale of 1-4, but VAAC Darwin raised the aviation color code to "orange". An exclusion zone of 1.5 km around the summit is in place. [ less] Mon, 22 Dec 2014, 18:44 Intermittent ash emissions continue from the volcano. As it is unknown whether the eruption will dwindle down or increase, an exclusion zone of 2.5 km radius around the summit is in place. ...moreAll persons that had been missing immediately after the eruption have been found, fortunately there were no victims, only 4 injured (by falling during escape). Ash fall has been causing small problems in Ternate where over 45,000 dust masks were distributed. The airport is still closed. [ less] [ read all] Sat, 20 Dec 2014, 00:29  Ash emissions from Gamalana Friday morning (Image @WorldVision / twitter) The volcano, one of the most active in the region, erupted unexpectedly last night (Thursday evening, 22:41 local time). ...moreUnfortunately, it seems that the eruption claimed at least some victims: Several people (10-12 according to varying news reports) were on the volcano, a popular hiking destination, when the initial explosion occurred at night. At least two of them were reported missing, presumably killed, and several others wounded, mainly from injuries suffered when falling during their escape. Explosions and ongoing ash emissions continued throughout Friday and produced ash plumes that drifted eastwards, caused ash fall at the Ternate airport which had to be shut down. More than 5 cm of ash covered the runway and some parked aircraft.  Glow from the new eruption Thursday night (@PedomanNEWS / twitter) [ less] [ read all] Mon, 17 Sep 2012, 07:16 Two separate explosions occurred at Gamalama volcano on Ternate Island yesterday at 13.22 and 14.15 local time. The eruption followed an increase in seismic activity and triggered PVMBG to raise the alert level to 3 (out of 4) "Siaga". According to the newspaper Liputan6 people have not heard the explosion, but only saw an ash plume rise. ...moreThe new activity comes less than a year after the volcano's previous eruption, when lahars (mud flows) had claimed several victims. Some people were panicking, but the situation remained otherwise calm in Ternate. The city has received some ash fall which led many shops to close, and some of the inhabitants started to wear face masks. [ less] Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 00:01 CVGHM lowered the Alert Level for Gamalama from 3 to 2 (on a scale of 1-4) on 24 January based on visual observations of white plumes rising as high as 100 m above the crater and a decrease in seismicity since the last eruption on 23 December 2011. ...more(GVP / USGS weekly activity update) [ less] Sun, 1 Jan 2012, 00:01 At least 3 people were killed by mud flows. 1,000-2,600 more were evacuated from several villages on 27-28 December, when heavy rainfall turned fresh ash deposits into devastating mud flows. Most damage was in the villages of Tubo and Tofure and along the Togorara and Marikurubu rivers. Mon, 12 Dec 2011, 14:49  Powerful vulcanian explosion at Gamalana volcano (12 Dec, photo: Andi / VolcanoDiscovery Indonesia) Eruptions are continuing at Gamalana volcano, consisting of moderate to strong ash explosions, as observed by our correspondant on location. Volcanologist Mr Kristianto, head/coordinator of all observatory post in eastern Indonesia, reports 4 explosions on 4 December and numerous volcanic earthquakes. The daily status update reads: ...more- Tremors occuring continuously with amplitudes of maximal 0,5 - 2 mm ( recorded on the seismograph) - Volcanic earthquake : 52 times  Evening at Gamalana volcano (12 Dec, photo: Andi / VolcanoDiscovery Indonesia) [ less] [ read all] Mon, 5 Dec 2011, 07:23  Gamalana erupting ash on 11 Dec (photo: Andi) Mount Gamalama volcano in Indonesia's remote North Maluku province erupted at 23:00 local time on Sunday (1400 GMT), according to local news. The eruption produced small amounts of ash, causing local electrical blackouts and ash fall in the provincial capital city of Ternate. ...moreThere are reports of damage or fatalities. According to the news, some people from nearby villages have evacuated to safer locations, while a number remained at their homes. No ash seems to be visible on satellite imaginary: the VAAC Darwin has not issued any advisories, suggesting that the eruption is small. On the other hand, ash is difficult to detect in tropical areas with heavy cloud cover.  Gamalana volcano on the evening of 11 Dec (photo: Andi) [ less] [ read all] More on VolcanoDiscovery: A violent vulcanian-type explosion from Anak Krakatau in pictures step by step.  Volcano News group: Join our group on facebook: post reports, updates, or other interesting facts about volcanism and volcanic activity worldwide and discuss with other members.  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