Marapi volcano (Western Sumatra, Indonesia) activity update: steaming, sporadic small explosions

Thu, 4 Jun 2015, 11:05

11:05 AM | BY: T

PVMBG reported that during February-25 May diffuse white plumes rose as high as 300 m above Marapi, although inclement weather often prevented observations. Seismicity fluctuated.
The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4). Residents and visitors were advised not to enter an area within 3 km of the summit.

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Wed, 20 May 2015, 06:00

Marapi volcano (Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 20 May-26 May 2015 (Continuing Activity)

PVMBG reported that during February-25 May diffuse white plumes rose as high as 300 m above Marapi, although inclement weather often prevented observations. Seismicity fluctuated. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4). ... Read all

Thu, 27 Mar 2014, 17:40

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Wed, 26 Feb 2014, 16:41

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