Semeru volcano (East Java): continuing lava dome growth and lava extrusion
Wed, 26 Nov 2014, 09:55
09:55 AM | BY: T
The active lava dome of Semeru in late Nov 2014 (photo: Andi / VolcanoDiscovery Indonesia)

Close-up of the active lava dome of Semeru in late Nov 2014 (photo: Andi / VolcanoDiscovery Indonesia)
Strombolian explosions occur from time to time and eject bombs up to 100 m above the vent. Gas venting from two vents is loud and continuous.
According to our observations, part of the dome has collapsed recently to the south flank. A moderately viscous lava forms a long tongue descending into the southern ravine"
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Previous news
Sun, 21 Sep 2014, 10:02
Our recent tour group on Java observed mild ongoing strombolian activity in the volcano's summit crater. read all
Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 13:06
The slow extrusion of a lava flow from the summit crater continues and forms a dark tongue extending a few 100 meters. Rockfalls detaching from it roll frequently down the Kembar ravine on the southern flank. read all
Wed, 23 Jul 2014, 14:15
Activity, weak during the past months, seems to have picked up. A new lava flow has started to slowly descend the southeastern slope. ... read all
Fri, 18 Oct 2013, 13:02
A pilot observed a small ash eruption this morning. The volcano had recently been very calm, but this could be a sign it is getting more active again. ... read all
Wed, 25 Jul 2012, 07:58
The lava dome of Semeru volcano, East Java, is active and growing slowly our recent expedition group observed on 18-19 July during our trekking tour Volcanoes of Java. read all
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