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Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
IG reported that although visual observations were occasionally limited due to cloud cover, ash-and-steam and ash plumes from Tungurahua were seen and rose to altitudes of 6-8 km (19,700-26,200 ft) a.s.l. during 25 December-1 January. Plumes drifted predominantly W and ashfall was reported in areas downwind and to the SW and N. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery and pilot reports, the Washington VAAC reported that an ash plume from Sangay rose to an altitude of 6.1 km (20,000 ft) a.s.l. on 26 December and drifted SW. A thermal anomaly was seen on satellite imagery during 26-27 December. Read all- More about Sangay volcano
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Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on pilot reports and observations of satellite imagery, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that an ash plume from Llaima rose to an altitude of 12.5 km (41,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E and ESE on 1 January. Lava was visible on the E flank and fumaroles at the summit were noted. Read all- More about Llaima volcano
Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
Data from deformation-monitoring instruments indicated that during 26 December-1 January lava-dome growth at Mount St. Helens continued. Seismicity persisted at low levels, punctuated by M 1.5-2.5, and occasionally larger, earthquakes. Clouds occasionally inhibited visual observations. Read all- More about Mount St. Helens volcano
Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
MVO reported that during 24-28 December the lava dome at Soufrière Hills changed very little, based on visual observations. Seismic activity was very low and low-level rockfall activity occurred in the Tar River valley. Fumarolic activity on the N and E flanks of the dome and W in the Gages Wall area continued. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
KVERT reported that seismic activity at Shiveluch was above background levels during 21-28 December. Gas-and-steam plumes rose to an altitude of 3.5 km (11,500 ft) a.s.l. during 23-24 December. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
CENAPRED reported that emissions of steam-and-gas from Popocatépetl were visible during 30 December-1 January. On 31 December, a 13-minute-long high-frequency tremor event was followed by an emission of a plume with low ash content. The plume rose to an altitude of 7.4 km (24,300 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E and SE. Read all- More about Popocatépetl volcano
Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
The Toulouse VAAC reported that an ash plume from Ol Doinyo Lengai was observed by visiting scientists on 29 December and rose to an unreported altitude. Read all- More about Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery and reports from RVO, the Darwin VAAC reported that an ash plume from Manam rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. on 27 December and drifted N. Read all- More about Manam volcano
Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on overflights and web camera views when weather permitted, HVO reported that during 25 December -1 January activity from fissure segment D from Kilauea's 21 July fissure eruption was concentrated at the Thanksgiving Eve Breakout (TEB) shield and two satellitic shields to the SE. Short lava flows were noted to the SE and N. During 25-26 December, bursts of high-frequency tremor were noted every 70-90 minutes and interpreted as episodic spattering events near fissure D. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
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Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
INGEOMINAS reported that an ash-and-gas plume from Galeras rose to an altitude of 4.9 km (16,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW on 31 December. The emission was associated with an episode of spasmodic tremor. Another plume rose to an altitude of 4.5 km (14,800 ft) a.s.l. and drifted S. Read all- More about Galeras volcano
Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that a probable ash plume from Fuego drifted N on 26 December. Read all- More about Fuego volcano
Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
According to a news article, activity from Colima increased during 29-30 December. An ash plume was visible on 29 December. On 30 December, incandescent material was propelled from the summit and white and gray plumes rose to altitudes of 4-4.3 km (13,100-14,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SE, W, and NW. Read all- More about Colima volcano
Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that an ash-and-steam plume from Bagana drifted WSW on 26 December. A plume rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W on 27 December. RVO advised that intermittent activity was continuing. Read all- More about Bagana volcano
Wed, 26 Dec 2007, 06:00
Low-level tremor at Anatahan continued during 21-29 December. On 31 December, the Washington VAAC reported that a gas-and-steam plume with low ash content was visible on satellite imagery and drifted NW. The Volcanic Alert Level remained at Advisory and the Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow. Read all- More about Anatahan volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on pilot reports, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that ash plumes from Ubinas rose to altitudes of 5.5-7 km (18,000-23,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NE and SW during 24-25 December. Read all- More about Ubinas volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that an ash-and-steam plume from Ulawun drifted W on 25 December. Read all- More about Ulawun volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
KVERT reported that seismic activity at Shiveluch was above background levels during 14-21 December. Based on seismic interpretation, a series of explosions during 18-19 December produced ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 6.5-8.7 km (21,300-29,000 ft) a.s.l. Ash plumes were observed on satellite imagery and drifted more than 130 km W on 18 December and 300 km to the NW and SW on 19 December. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that a small and diffuse plume from Masaya drifted SW on 24 December. Changes in seismic signals correlated with the emission. The plume possibly contained ash. Read all- More about Masaya volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
IG reported that although visual observations were occasionally limited due to cloud cover, ash-and-steam and ash plumes from Tungurahua were observed and rose to altitudes of 6-8.5 km (19,700-28,000 ft) a.s.l. during 19-25 December. Plumes drifted SE, SW, and WNW. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
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Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
Data from deformation-monitoring instruments indicated that during 19-25 December lava-dome growth at Mount St. Helens continued. Seismicity persisted at low levels, punctuated by M 1.5-2.5, and occasionally larger, earthquakes. Clouds occasionally inhibited visual observations. Read all- More about Mount St. Helens volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
MVO reported that during 17-24 December the lava dome at Soufrière Hills changed very little, based on visual observations. Seismic activity was very low and low-level rockfall activity continued. Fumarolic activity on the N and E flanks of the dome continued. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that an ash plume from Santa María's Santiaguito lava dome complex rose to an altitude of 5.2 km (17,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW on 21 December. Read all- More about Santiaguito volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
According to CONRED, a 17 December INSIVUMEH report noted changes in Pacaya's behavior. On 19 December, CONRED issued a bulletin noting that INSIVUMEH reported observations of white and blue "smoke" plumes. The plumes rose to an altitude of 2.8 km (9,200 ft) a.s.l. and drifted S. Read all- More about Pacaya volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
The Toulouse VAAC reported that an ash plume from Ol Doinyo Lengai was observed by visiting scientists on 20 December and rose to an unreported altitude. Read all- More about Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on overflights and web camera views, HVO reported that fissure segment D from Kilauea's 21 July fissure eruption continued to feed perched lava ponds within a lava flow that frequently overflowed their channel edges during 19-25 December. Lava flowed from the base and top of the Thanksgiving Eve Breakout (TEB) shield and crust overturned in multiple lava ponds. An overflight on 20 December revealed that lava from fissure D built up two more shields SE of the TEB shield. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that ash plumes from Fuego rose to an altitude of 5.2 km (17,000 ft) a.s.l. drifted SW on 21 December. Gas or ash plumes were seen on satellite imagery on 23 December and drifted W. Read all- More about Fuego volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
According to a news article, INETER reported that an explosion from Concepción on 20 December was followed by gas-and-ash plumes. Ashfall was reported in nearby communities. Read all- More about Concepción volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
Steam and steam-and-ash plumes from Colima were observed rising to altitudes of 4.3-4.7 km (14,100-15,400 ft) a.s.l. during 20-23 and25 December. Plumes drifted N on 21 December. Read all- More about Colima volcano
Wed, 19 Dec 2007, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that an ash plume from Barren Island rose to an altitude of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted S on 23 December. Read all- More about Barren Island volcano
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