Sinabung volcano (Sumatra, Indonesia): continuing explosions and active lava lobe
Sun, 24 Apr 2016, 16:59
16:59 PM | BY: T
Explosion from Sinabung last Friday
The glowing lava lobe seen from Berastaghi this evening
When these steeply emplaced lava lobes become too large, they also become unstable and begin to collapse. These collapses generate glowing rockfalls and small to moderate pyroclastic flows when enough material rich in gas is involved. From time to time, accumulated gas trapped beneath the dome also gives way to vertical explosions. These explosions have been occurring almost daily over the recent months, producing ash plume that rise 1-2 km, typically.
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Wed, 20 Apr 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images and information from PVMBG, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 20-21, 23-24, and 26 April ash plumes from Sinabung rose to altitudes of 3.6-4.5 km (12,000-15,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 15-50 km SW, W, and NW. ... Read all
Wed, 13 Apr 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images and information from PVMBG, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 14-16 April ash plumes from Sinabung rose to altitudes of 3.9-4.5 km (13,000-15,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NNW, NW, and W. ... Read all
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