Batu Tara volcano 30 June - 4 July 2015: eruptions
During our Batu Tara volcano expedition we stayed on the island from 30 June - 4 July 2015 and found the volcano in similar activity (strombolian) as during our other visits in Nov 2012 and 2014. However, during the night 2-3 July and early on 3 July, a phase of increased activity resulted in the formation of small pyroclastic flows caused by collapsing material ejected during the explosion and/or accumulated on the crater rim.
See also: Expedition, camp & volcano | Video clips of eruptions
See also: Expedition, camp & volcano | Video clips of eruptions
A typical small eruption at Batu Tara. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(333 visti)
(333 visti)
In the evening, the glowing bombs become visible. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(339 visti)
(339 visti)
Strombolian eruption in moonlight. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(450 visti)
(450 visti)
A stronger eruption sends many bombs against and over the vertical eastern crater wall. (Photo: Tom ... [info]
(1759 visti)
(1759 visti)
Strong strombolian eruption with many ejections to the western side. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(770 visti)
(770 visti)
Moderate explosion and ash plume rising a few hundred meters. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(447 visti)
(447 visti)
The wind carries the ash plume from an eruption over to the west. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(382 visti)
(382 visti)
Rising ash plume drifting over the western crater wall. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(318 visti)
(318 visti)
Rockfalls on the sciara of Batu Tara. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(304 visti)
(304 visti)
Strong eruption in twilight. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(330 visti)
(330 visti)
Strong eruption at night. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(472 visti)
(472 visti)
Small strombolian activity. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(332 visti)
(332 visti)
On the evening of 2 July, a strong eruption, particularly rich in ejecta occurs and causes a pyrocla... [info]
(293 visti)
(293 visti)
Pyroclastic flow traveling down the sciara and approx. 50 m over water. The flow took approx. 30 sec... [info]
(443 visti)
(443 visti)
Rising ash plume from the stagnating flow front. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(297 visti)
(297 visti)
Wide-angle view of a normal-sized eruption. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(299 visti)
(299 visti)
Glowing rock falls on the sciara of Batu Tara. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(352 visti)
(352 visti)
On the morning of 3 July, another strong explosion causes a small pyroclastic flow. (Photo: Tom Pfei... [info]
(285 visti)
(285 visti)
Small pyroclastic flow traveling down the sciara at 20-30 m/s speed. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(243 visti)
(243 visti)
View of the sciara where a pyroclastic flow has descended. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(242 visti)
(242 visti)
Rock falls on the sciara. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(232 visti)
(232 visti)
Dust on the sciara from rockfalls reaching the shore. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(215 visti)
(215 visti)
Close-up of an explosion. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(233 visti)
(233 visti)
A large lava bomb is ejected during this eruption. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(220 visti)
(220 visti)
Rockfalls on the sciara at night. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(233 visti)
(233 visti)
View of an eruption from the beach at low tide. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(226 visti)
(226 visti)
Glow from this eruption reflects on the sea. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(263 visti)
(263 visti)
Trails of glowing rockfalls from the eruption in the previous picture. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(229 visti)
(229 visti)
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