Lamington volcano (Papua New Guinea) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 April-30 April 2002 (Continuing Activity)
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 06:00 06:00 AM | BY: VN
Scientists from the Rabaul Volcano Observatory carried out a 4-day investigation at Lamington and concluded that there was no new volcanic activity. For the previous 3-4 weeks rumors had been circulating that Lamington was active, with reports of "fire" and "smoke" emanating from the volcano, felt earthquakes, and volcanic noises.Source: Rabaul Volcano Observatory (RVO) via the Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Center
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2002. Report on Lamington. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 24 April-30 April 2002. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.
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Lamington volcano (Papua New Guinea) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 17 April-23 April 2002 (New Activity / Unrest)
The Darwin VAAC stated on 24 April that reports of an eruption at Lamington on 22 April were false. Based on information from Geoscience Australia and satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC originally reported that an E-drifting ash cloud from Lamington seemed to be evident on satellite imagery on 22 April at 1741. Thunderstorms near the volcano made it difficult to locate possible ash on satellite imagery. ... Read all
