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2-18 Nov 2019: Volcanoes and Spices - N-Sulawesi + Halmahera (Indonesia)
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9-17 May 2020: From Stromboli to Etna - Eolian Islands + Etna volcano (Italy)
9-23 Jul 2020: Colors of Iceland: Fire, Earth, Ice and Water - Iceland
11-29 Aug 2020: Kamchatka - Land of Colors - Kamchatka (Russia)
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Karangetang volcano on Siau Island (2006, photo: Donald Tapehe)
Karangetang volcano on Siau Island (2006, photo: Donald Tapehe)

Latest news:
Karangetang Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA MEISSION TO FL070 LAST OBS 28/2310Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
Sunday, Sep 29, 2019
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 7000 ft (2100 m) altitude or flight level 070 and is moving at 10 kts in W direction. ... [more]
Karangetang Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA OBS TO FL080 MOV SW AT 26/2340Z. to 8000 ft (2400 m)
Friday, Sep 27, 2019
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 8000 ft (2400 m) altitude or flight level 080 . ... [more]
 

Karangetang volcano books:

Stratovolcano 1784 m (5,853 ft)
Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia, 2.78°N / 125.4°E

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