Shiveluch volcano (Kamchatka, Russia): large eruption this morning, ash to 30,000 ft and pyroclastic flow

Wed, 2 Oct 2019, 06:51
06:51 AM | BY: T
Eruption column and pyroclastic flow at Shiveluch volcano this morning
Eruption column and pyroclastic flow at Shiveluch volcano this morning
A moderately large explosive eruption occurred on Shiveluch volcano earlier this morning, producing an ash plume that rose to 30,000 ft (10 km) altitude and a pyroclastic flow that traveled several km to the west from the active dome.
The eruption was likely a combination of explosion at the lava dome and a partial collapse of fresh material from the active part of the dome in its upper NE sector:

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Wed, 2 Oct 2019, 00:15
Shiveluch Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20191001/2340Z FL300 EXTD ENE MOV 30KT REPORTED
Satellite image of Shiveluch volcano on 1 Oct 2019
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