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Heard volcano (Australia, Southern Indian Ocean): eruption continues with lava flow

Fri, 26 Jan 2024, 07:42
The lava flow on the SW slope at Heard volcano as seen in the latest satellite image (image: Sentinel-2)
The lava flow on the SW slope at Heard volcano as seen in the latest satellite image (image: Sentinel-2)
The effusive eruption of the volcano continues. Read all

Heard volcano (Kerguelen Plateau) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 27 December-2 January 2024 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 3 Jan 2024, 19:00
A 29 December satellite image of Heard Island's Big Ben volcano showed a thermal anomaly at the summit that was elongated to the SW. The anomaly narrowed and terminated at an area that was about 1 km from the summit, suggesting the presence of a lava flow. Read all
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Heard volcano
Stratovolcano 2745 m / 9,006 ft
Australia, Southern Indian Ocean, -53.11°S / 73.51°E
Map of Heard volcano Current status: restless (2 out of 5) Heard volcano eruptions:
2019, 2018 (?), 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012-13, 2006-08, 2003-04, 2000-01, 1993, 1992 (May), 1992 (Jan) (?), 1985-87, 1954, 1953, 1950-52, 1910, 1881 (?)
Typical eruption style
unspecified
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