Ulawun volcano (New Britain, Papua New Guinea) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 16 August-22 August 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 16 Aug 2017, 06:00

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Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind model data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 17-18 August ash plumes from Ulawun rose to 2.7 km (9,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 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 16 August-22 August 2017. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.

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Wed, 9 Aug 2017, 22:15

Ulawun volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSION TO FL080 EXT NW LAST OBS 08/2230Z.

Satellite image of Ulawun volcano on 9 Aug 2017

Wed, 9 Aug 2017, 06:00

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

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. ... Read all

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