Saunders volcano (South Sandwich Islands, UK) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 4 November-10 November 2020 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 4 Nov 2020, 06:00

06:00 AM | BY: VN

Gas emissions from Michael volcano on Saunders Island were possibly visible in satellite images drifting NE on 24 October. A clear view of the crater on 6 November revealed a thermal anomaly on the crater floor. Weather clouds often obscure views of Michael.

Sources: South Sandwich Islands Volcano Monitoring Blog, Sentinel Hub
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2020. Report on Saunders. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 4 November-10 November 2020. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.

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