Sarychev Peak volcano, Central Kuriles, Kuril Islands: news & activity updates

KVERT reported that the eruption at Sarychev Peak continued during 29 January-5 February, characterized by lava effusion from the crater onto the N flank. A thermal anomaly was identified in satellite images on 29 January and 1 February; weather clouds prevented observations on the other days. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow (the second lowest level on a four-color scale). Read allKVERT reported that the eruption at Sarychev Peak continued during 22-29 January, characterized by lava effusion from the crater onto the N flank. A daily thermal anomaly was identified in satellite images. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow (the second lowest level on a four-color scale). Read allIncreasing trend of the volcano continues over the past ten days as elevated surface temperature was detected on 10 January likely caused by new batch of magma rising inside the volcano's conduits towards the crater. Read allKVERT reported that lava began to effuse from a vent in Sarychev Peak's summit crater 10 January, and by 20 January it had traveled about 400 m down the N flank. A gas-and-steam plume drifted 36 km NE on 12 January. A thermal anomaly was visible during 15 and 18-21 January. Read all KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly over Sarychev Peak was identified during 7-10 and 12-13 January. A gas-and-steam plume drifted 40 km NE on 12 January. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Yellow (the second lowest level on a four-color scale) on 10 January. Read allActivity of the volcano continues at elevated levels. Read all KVERT raised the Aviation Color Code to Yellow (the second lowest level on a four-color scale) for Sarychev Peak on 10 January, noting that the temperature of a thermal anomaly was 79.8 degrees Celsius above background temperatures, possibly indicating lava in the crater. Read all