Sinabung volcano (Sumatra, Indonesia) activity update

Wed, 4 May 2016, 22:35
22:35 PM | BY: T
No significant changes in activity have occurred recently. The volcano continues to produce occasional small to moderate vulcanian-type explosions, at rates of typically one or two per day, with ash plumes that rise 1-1.5 km above the crater.
Our friend and film-maker Michael Dalton who is on site reported that the recent explosions and collapses have destroyed a significant part of the volcano's lava dome.

Previous news

Wed, 4 May 2016, 06:00
Sinabung volcano (Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 4 May-10 May 2016 (Continuing Activity)
Based on satellite images and information from PVMBG, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 4-5 and 9-10 May ash plumes from Sinabung rose to altitudes of 3.6-4.8 km (12,000-16,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W. ... Read all
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 06:00
Sinabung volcano (Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 27 April-3 May 2016 (Continuing Activity)
Based on satellite images and information from PVMBG, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 28-30 April and 4 May ash plumes from Sinabung rose to altitudes of 3.6-4.2 km (12,000-14,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W and WSW. ... Read all
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