Sheveluch volcano (Central Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 5 March-11 March 2014 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 5 Mar 2014, 06:00

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KVERT reported that during 28 February-7 March lava-dome extrusion at Shiveluch was accompanied by ash explosions, incandescence, hot avalanches, and fumarolic activity. A bright thermal anomaly was detected daily in satellite images. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.

Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2014. Report on Sheveluch. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 5 March-11 March 2014. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.

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