Gamalama volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): elevated seismic activity
Fri, 16 Sep 2022, 04:19 04:19 AM | BY: MARTIN
Webcam view on Gamalama volcano on 14 September (image: PVMBG)
9 quakes have been detected with a maximum amplitude of 2-3 mm and a duration of 8-14 seconds.
Prior to the elevated seismic measurements, the activity at the volcano has continued at fluctuating levels characterized mainly by local tectonic earthquakes.
White-to-brown gas emissions continue to be observed about 5-250 meters above the summit crater.
The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2.
People are advised to avoid the main crater within a radius of 1,5 km.
Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi volcano activity update 16 September 2022
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PVMBG reported that the number of deep volcanic earthquakes at Gamalama increased during the morning of 14 September and nine volcanic earthquakes were recorded. A white-and-brown plume of variable density rose as much as 250 m above the summit. 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. ... Read all
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