Tungurahua volcano news & eruption updates:
Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) activity update
Tue, 15 Oct 2013, 14:27
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Mon, 14 Oct 2013, 13:50
Continuous strombolian eruptions of fluctuating intensity are observed. This and the presence of a relatively large SO2 plume indicate that the volcano currently has an open conduit allowing fresh magma from deeper storage areas to rise quickly. ... read all
Sun, 13 Oct 2013, 07:09
Activity has been comparably mild with strombolian explosions of varying size, steam and ash emissions causing some ash fall in nearby areas. ... read all
Thu, 10 Oct 2013, 18:29
The increase of activity continues. The Ecuadorian Instituto Geofísico (IGPEN) reported that seismic and visual activity increased since Sunday. The volcano currently produces mild to moderate strombolian activity, ejecting fresh lava bombs onto the upper slopes of the summit cone. ... read all
Wed, 9 Oct 2013, 16:56
A new eruption occurred in the evening of 7 Oct, following an increase in seismic activity. An explosion with a cannon-shot noise ejected blocks that rolled down the flanks and caused light ash fall in Choglontus. A steam and ash column rose to 1 km above the crater during the night. ... read all
Sat, 5 Oct 2013, 13:39
Activity has been low. During an overflight on 20 Sep, IGPEN staff measured the diameter of the inner crater to be slightly larger (230 m) than compared to August, likely as a result of landslides from its walls. read all
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