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Wed, 31 May 2006, 18:42
Bulusan volcano had a small eruption this morning at 08h17 local time, producing an ash plume at 3 km altitude drifting SW (Source : VAAC Tokyo)
Wed, 31 May 2006, 06:00
On 31 May, a thin steam-and-ash plume from Ulawun reached an altitude of below 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. Read all- More about Ulawun volcano
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Wed, 31 May 2006, 06:00
On 3 June, the Alert Level for Ubinas was increased to Orange due to heightened explosive activity. During 31 May to 5 June, ash plumes reached altitudes of 7.9 km (26,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, NE, SE, and S. Read all- More about Ubinas volcano
Wed, 31 May 2006, 06:00
During 3-5 June, small-to-moderate explosions at Tungurahua produced plumes composed of gas, steam, and small amounts of ash. On 5 June, light ashfall was reported in areas on the SW flank. Night-time incandescence was observed on 3 and 5 June. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 31 May 2006, 06:00
During 31 May to 6 June, seismic signals indicated the lava spine continued to grow inside the crater of Mount St. Helens and occasionally produced minor rockfalls. The volcano remained at Volcano Advisory (Alert Level 2); aviation color code Orange. Read all- More about Mount St. Helens volcano
Wed, 31 May 2006, 06:00
During 26 May to 2 June, the Soufrière Hills lava dome continued to grow at a high rate of 10 cubic meters per second (average growth rate during January-April was 6 cubic meters per second). Numerous rockfalls and vigorous ash venting occurred from a vent to the W of the lava dome. A pilot reported that a small ash plume extended NW on 31 May. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Wed, 31 May 2006, 06:00
According to the Darwin VAAC, a pilot reported multiple minor eruptions from Semeru on 4 June. Small ash plumes were detected on satellite imagery on 5-6 June. Read all- More about Semeru volcano
Wed, 31 May 2006, 06:00
The Alert Level at Merapi remained at 4, the highest level, during 31 May to 6 June. Sulfur-dioxide plumes were observed daily during this period and reached a height of 1.3 km above the summit (13,900 ft a.s.l.) on 1 June. According to the Darwin VAAC, low-level emissions were visible on satellite imagery on 1 and 6 June. Read all- More about Merapi volcano
Wed, 31 May 2006, 06:00
During 31 May to 5 June, lava from Kilauea continued to flow off of a lava delta into the ocean at the East Lae`apuki entry. Incandescence was visible from East Pond Vent, January Vent, Drainhole, and South Wall Complex when weather permitted observations. Incandescence high up on the PKK lava tube was observed on 4 June from the ground and by GOES satellite. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 31 May 2006, 06:00
During 27 May to 2 June, ash explosions from the summit of Karymsky continued. A large thermal anomaly in the crater was observed during 27-31 May. KVERT warned that activity from the volcano could affect nearby low-flying aircraft. Karymsky remained at Concern Color Code Orange. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
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Wed, 31 May 2006, 06:00
According to news articles, eruptive activity at Karthala that occurred on 28 May had ceased. No seismic activity was detected during 31 May to 1 June. Read all- More about Karthala volcano
Wed, 31 May 2006, 06:00
PHIVOLCS reported that an ash-and-steam cloud emitted from Bulusan on 31 May reached a height of 1.5 km above the summit (10,100 ft a.s.l.). Light ashfall, from trace amounts to 1.5 mm thickness, fell in areas W and NW of the volcano. Bulusan remained at Alert Level 1, with a Permanent Danger Zone of 4 km around the summit. Read all- More about Bulusan volcano
Wed, 31 May 2006, 06:00
On 4 and 5 June, intermittent eruptions at Sakura-jima, from an upper E-flank vent, near or within the 1946 vent, produced ash clouds that reached unknown heights. No ash was visible on satellite imagery. This was the first reported Sakura-jima eruption from a vent outside the summit crater in 58 years. Read all- More about Sakurajima volcano
Tue, 30 May 2006, 17:13
On 29 May at 09h08 local time, an ash and gas plume rose to 5-6 km altitude above the new lava dome of Mt. St. Helens. As CVO reports, the event was not caused by explosive activity, but rather intense degassing and a partial collapse of the new lava dome, accompanied by a quake of magnitude 3.1.
Tue, 30 May 2006, 16:53
A new eruption at Karthala volcano started on the evening of Sunday 28 May 2006 at 18h05 local time. Fresh magma has formed a lava lake inside Chungu Chahalé crater in the caldera. Different from the last eruptions in 2005, no explosive activity was reported at the beginning of the eruption, only a thick plume of gas and steam above the crater, extending 60 km to the northwest. The absence of explosive activity can be explained because the crater contained no water.
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On 25 May, the Darwin VAAC reported a thin steam-and-ash plume from Ulawun that extended 30 miles WNW. Read all- More about Ulawun volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
According to the Toulouse VAAC, the Meteorology Office and Observatory of Comores reported an eruption of Karthala of gas and steam on 28 May at about 2105. During 28-29 May from 2300 to 0930, a thin sulfur-dioxide plume extending 60 km NW was visible on satellite imagery. On 29 May, at about 0830, volcanologists flew above the crater and confirmed that only steam and sulfur dioxide had been emitted. Read all- More about Karthala volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
According to news reports, on 28 May aerial observations by scientists from the Department of Geology and Mines revealed that Lake Voui of Aoba volcano had changed from blue to red in color. Aoba remains at an Alert level 2, which means the crater area is restricted. Read all- More about Aoba volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
According to a pilot report, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that an ash plume from Ubinas on 24 May reached an altitude of 6.7 km (22,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E. On 25 May, an ash plume reached an altitude of 7 km (23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW. Read all- More about Ubinas volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
During 24-30 May, visual observations of Tungurahua were limited due to heavy cloud cover. On 23 May, an ash plume reported by a pilot reached an altitude of 6.4 km (21,000 ft) a.s.l. A faint plume was visible on satellite imagery that drifted WSW. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
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Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
During 24-25 May, seismicity remained at levels typical of the continuing lava-dome extrusion at Mount St. Helens. On 29 May, a M 3.1 earthquake and simultaneous large rockfall occurred. Read all- More about Mount St. Helens volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
During 24-30 May, lava-dome growth continued at Soufrière Hills. On 23 May, the new lava dome was observed for the first time since the 20 May dome collapse. The new lava dome was darker than the previous lava dome and on 25 May, reached a height of 767 m. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
The Alert Level at Merapi remained at 4, the highest level, during 24-30 May. On 24-25 May, lava flows were observed moving SW towards the Krasak River and SE towards the Gendol River. According to news reports, on 27 May an M 6.3 earthquake that killed about 5,400 resulted in a three-fold increase in activity at Merapi. Read all- More about Merapi volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
According to the Darwin VAAC, an ash plume from Manam was visible on satellite imagery on 24 and 25 May, extending ~100 km WNW. On 26 May, an ash plume visible on satellite imagery reached an altitude below 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 48 km WNW. Read all- More about Manam volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
During 24-30 May, lava from Kilauea continued to flow off of a lava delta into the ocean at the East Lae`apuki entry. Incandescence was visible from East Pond Vent, January Vent, and Drainhole during 24-30 May, and from South Wall Complex on 24 and 30 May. Tremor remained at a very typical moderate level at Pu`u `O`o. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
Based on interpretations of seismic and satellite data, KVERT reported that ash explosions from the summit crater of Karymsky continued during 20-26 May. On 27 May, the Tokyo VAAC reported an ash plume an elevation of 3.7 km (12,000 ft) a.s.l. KVERT warned that activity from the volcano could affect nearby low-flying aircraft. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
On 29 May, INSIVUMEH reported that fumarolic emissions from Fuego reached a height of ~125 m above the volcano (~12,750 ft a.s.l.). Lava flows extended ~400 m SW toward the Ceniza River. Avalanches occurred from the lava-flow fronts. Read all- More about Fuego volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
The ash plume from Cleveland observed from the International Space Station on 23 May, drifted SW and had mostly dissipated by 24 May. No further activity was recorded. On 26 May AVO downgraded the Concern Color Code from Yellow to "Not Assigned". Read all- More about Cleveland volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
A phreatic ash explosion was recorded by the seismograph network at Bulusan between 2117 and 2130 on 25 May. Light ashfall ranging from trace amounts to deposits 2 mm thick was reported from the W and SW villages of Bacolod, Sankayon, Puting Sapa, Rangas, Mapili, Caladgao, and Buraburan in the municipality of Juban and Bolos in the municipality of Irosin. Read all- More about Bulusan volcano
Wed, 24 May 2006, 06:00
Based on a pilot report, the Darwin VAAC reported an ash plume from Barren Island on 26 May that reached an altitude below 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N at 1230. Read all- More about Barren Island volcano
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