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Mon, 31 Jan 2005, 04:51

The eruption plume of Manam volcano, New Guinea, seen from space - Image Source: NASA Terra/MODIS, October 2004, 1:05 UTC
A large explosive eruption occured at Manam volcano in Papua New Guinea, as Andrew Tupper, a Senior Meteorologist from the Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre, reports via the Volcano Listserv:
Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 21-28 January, seismic data, web camera views, and satellite images all indicated that low-level ash emissions at Veniaminof continued. Seismicity was similar to levels observed during the previous week, consisting of low-amplitude volcanic tremor with occasional larger bursts. During periods of clear weather, satellite imagery showed anomalous heat at the summit cone, consistent with hot blocks and ash being ejected from the active vent. Read all- More about Veniaminof volcano
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Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
RVO reported that an eruption at Manam during the evening of 27 January was more severe than other eruptions that have occurred during the current eruptive period. Debris from the eruption was voluminous and widespread on the island. RVO's monitoring base at Warisi village was completely destroyed by a possible pyroclastic flow, preventing RVO from providing information on the current level of activity. Read all- More about Manam volcano
Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
Due to an increase in volcanic activity at Ebeko, on 30 January KVERT raised the Concern Color Code from Green to Yellow. On 27 and 28 January a strong sulfur scent was detected in the town of Severo-Kurilsk, ~7 km from Ebeko. On the 27th a gas-and-steam plume rose ~400 m above the volcano. Read all- More about Ebeko volcano
Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
Ash emission from Tungurahua on the evening of 25 January deposited a small amount of ash in the sector of Puala. On 26 July ash was deposited on the volcano's N and W flanks. The character of the eruption changed on 30 January to low-energy emissions of predominately steam. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 26 January to 1 February, growth of the new lava dome inside the crater of St. Helens continued, accompanied by low rates of seismicity, low emissions of steam and volcanic gases, and minor production of ash. Seismicity continued at roughly the same rate as that of mid-December. Read all- More about Mount St. Helens volcano
Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
Based on information from RVO, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 31 January ash was emitted from Rabaul to a height of ~1 km above the summit. Ash was not visible on satellite imagery. Read all- More about Rabaul (Tavurvur) volcano
Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
News reports of an increase in volcanic activity at Paluweh (also known as Rokatenda) on 31 January were found to be false by DVGHM. DVGHM staff found no activity at the volcano, so it remained at Alert Level 1. Read all- More about Paluweh volcano
Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
Strombolian activity occurred at Kliuchevskoi during 20-23 and 27 January. Explosions sent volcanic bombs 50-300 m above the crater on several nights. Gas-and-steam plumes rose to a maximum height of 1.5 km above the crater. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 26-29 January, surface lava was visible at various spots along the PKK lava flow. All of the vents in the crater of Pu`u `O`o were visible at times. Small earthquakes were recorded at Kilauea's summit and decreased near the end of the report period. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
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Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 25-31 January, low-level relatively shallow seismicity continued at Galeras, and a small amount of deformation towards the W portion of the volcanic cone occurred. On 30 January an emission of gas and ash rose ~800 m above the volcano. Read all- More about Galeras volcano
Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
An international team led by SVE, visited Erta Ale during 22-23 January. They observed no significant changes at the volcano since last observed in November 2004. Degassing continued from three of the four coalescent hornitos in the SW part of South Crater, but decreased slightly in comparison with observations made in December 2004. Read all- More about Erta Ale volcano
Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 26-31 January, several small ash explosions at Colima produced plumes that traveled NE. According to the Washington VAAC, the highest rising ash plume reached ~6.4 km a.s.l. Read all- More about Colima volcano
Wed, 26 Jan 2005, 06:00
As of 30 January Anatahan continued to erupt, with Strombolian explosions occurring about every minute, similar to activity of the previous few weeks. Seismicity during the current eruption reached a high on 26 January, at a level about 20% above previous high levels for the year. After midday on the 27th the explosions became larger but less frequent than before. Read all- More about Anatahan volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 14-21 January, seismic data, web camera views, and satellite images indicated that low-level ash emissions continued at Veniaminof. Seismicity was similar to levels observed during the previous week, consisting of low-amplitude volcanic tremor with occasional larger bursts. During clear weather, satellite imagery showed anomalous heat at the summit cone, consistent with hot blocks and ash being ejected from the active vent. Read all- More about Veniaminof volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
A brief ash emission began at Canlaon around 0930 on 21 January. The cloud produced from the emission rose to an approximate height of 500 m above the active crater and drifted WNW and SW. No coincident volcanic earthquakes were recorded. Read all- More about Canlaon volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 19-24 January, there were several emissions from Tungurahua of steam, gas, and ash. The plumes that were produced rose to a maximum height of ~1 km above the volcano and drifted in multiple directions. During the report period, small amounts of ash fell in the sectors of Agoyán, San Francisco, Runtón, Pondoa, and Baños. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 19-25 January, growth of the new lava dome inside the crater of St. Helens continued, accompanied by low rates of seismicity, low emissions of steam and volcanic gases, and minor production of ash. On 19 January, crews investigated the effects of an eruption that occurred on 16 January around 0300. Read all- More about Mount St. Helens volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 14-21 January, at Soufrière Hills two hybrid earthquakes and two rockfalls were recorded by the seismic network. Sulfur-dioxide flux rates of 300 and 380 metric tons per day were recorded on 15 and 16 January, respectively. No significant change in the morphology of the volcanic edifice was seen during an observational flight on 19 January. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
Based on information from RVO, the Darwin VAAC reported that ash emissions commenced at Rabaul on 25 January. Ash rose to ~500 m above the summit and drifted E. Read all- More about Rabaul (Tavurvur) volcano
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Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
According to the Washington VAAC, an explosion at Popocatépetl on 22 January produced a NE-drifting ash plume. CENAPRED reported that aerial photographs taken on 14 January showed subsidence in the inner crater of Popocatépetl and no external lava dome at the bottom of the crater. Popocatépetl remained at Alert Level Yellow- Phase 1, with access restricted within a 12-km radius around the crater. Read all- More about Popocatépetl volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 24-25 January, lava flows from Pacaya traveled as far as 150 m down the volcano's SW flank. Read all- More about Pacaya volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
RVO reported that during 18-20 January there was a reduction in volcanic activity at Manam, but tremor continued. Steam plumes were emitted from Southern Crater and Main Crater. Small amounts of ash fell in the town of Waris on 20 January. Read all- More about Manam volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 14-21 January, seismicity was above background levels at Kliuchevskoi and the total number of shallow earthquakes continued to increase. Gas-and-steam plumes rose to ~800 m above the lava dome. Incandescence was visible in the volcano's crater during several nights. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 19-25 January, surface lava from Kilauea was visible along the arms of the PKK lava flow traveling down the Pulama pali fault scarp, over Paliuli, and onto the coastal flat. Lava did not enter the sea. Seismicity at Kilauea's summit was relatively low during the report period, except during the morning of 25 January when quick inflation was accompanied by long-period earthquakes. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 24-25 January, several weak-to-moderate explosions at Fuego produced ash plumes to a maximum height of 1.5 km above the volcano. The eruptions were accompanied by avalanches of incandescent volcanic blocks towards several ravines. Read all- More about Fuego volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
During 19-24 January, several explosions occurred daily at Colima. Ash plumes produced from these eruptions drifted predominately SE. Read all- More about Colima volcano
Wed, 19 Jan 2005, 06:00
The third historical eruption of Anatahan began on 5 January, with explosions occasionally occurring through about 19 January. Near mid-day on 20 January seismicity at the volcano dropped abruptly to near background levels, indicating that explosions had ceased. Degassing may have continued. Read all- More about Anatahan volcano
Wed, 12 Jan 2005, 06:00
Seismicity remained low at Tungurahua during 12-18 January with few to several long period events each day. On 14 January, a white column of steam-and-gas was observed that reached a height of 500 m above the crater and extended to the NW. On 16 January, a steam-and-gas plume reached a height of 200-300 m above the crater and extended SE. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 12 Jan 2005, 06:00
On 12 January the Anchorage VAAC reported emission of a thin ash cloud, visible on the Perryville NetCam, that rose between 3-4 km a.s.l., extended ENE, and dissipated within ~55 km of the volcano. Read all- More about Veniaminof volcano
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