Ulawun volcano (New Britain, Papua New Guinea) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 9 August-15 August 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 9 Aug 2017, 06:00

06:00 AM | BY: VN

Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind model data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 9-10 August ash plumes from Ulawun rose to 2.4 km (8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW and W.

Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2017. Report on Ulawun. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 9 August-15 August 2017. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.

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