Ruapehu volcano (North Island, New Zealand): the lake temperature has decreased
Tue, 11 Aug 2020, 08:58
08:58 AM | BY: MARTIN
Ruapehu volcano today (image: GeoNet)
GeoNet volcanologists did a gas flight observations during the past three months and collected two lake samples for laboratory analysis. The results from these observations show an increase in H2S (hydrogen sulfide) gas and declines in CO2 (carbon dioxide) and SO2 gas (sulphur dioxide). This is consistent with more hydrothermal than magmatic chemical reactions in the lake.
The level of volcanic tremor intensity has been variable but weak, over the past three months. Small earthquakes continue to be located near the volcano.
Both the Volcanic Alert Level (level 1) and Aviation Code (Green) remain unchanged.
Source: GeoNet New Zealand volcano activity update 11 August 2020
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