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Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
Based on pilot reports, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that an ash plume from Ubinas rose to altitudes of 5.5-6.1 km (18,000-20,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SE on 2 March. Read all- More about Ubinas volcano
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
AVO reported elevated seismic activity from Veniaminof during 27 February-4 March. Web camera views showed steaming from the cone and occasional small ash bursts that rose to 200 m above the crater on 27 February. During 28 February-3 March views were obscured by cloud cover; low-level steaming was seen on 29 February during a break in the weather. Read all- More about Veniaminof volcano
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Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
According to Frederick Belton's Ol Doinyo Lengai website, a visitor reported a large plume accompanied by a "bang" during 26-27 February. The Toulouse VAAC reported that a pilot observed an ash plume that rose to an altitude of 10.7 km (35,000 ft) a.s.l. on 27 February. Read all- More about Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery and information from RVO, the Darwin VAAC reported that a diffuse plume from Bagana rose to an altitude of less than 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW on 3 March. Later that day an ash-and-steam plume drifted SW. Read all- More about Bagana volcano
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
IG reported that although visual observations were very limited due to cloud cover, steam and ash-and-steam plumes from Tungurahua were spotted and rose to altitudes of 5.8-8 km (19,000-26,200 ft) a.s.l. during 27 February-1 March. Ash plumes drifted NW, W, SW, and SE, ashfall was reported in areas to the SW on 27 February. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
MVO reported that that during 27 February-4 March the lava dome at Soufrière Hills changed very little, based on limited visual observations during an overflight on 29 February and from ground locations. The E talus slope continued to erode, with both fresh and older material accumulating in the Tar River Valley. Active fumaroles around the lava dome were observed during breaks in cloud cover. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
KVERT reported that seismic activity at Shiveluch was slightly above background levels and small hot avalanches descended the lava dome during 22-29 February. According to video footage, fumarolic activity was observed during 21-22 and 24-25 February. Based on seismic interpretation, ash plumes possibly rose to an altitude of 5.6 km (18,400 ft) a.s.l. during 24-26 February. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
RVO reported that ash and steam plumes from Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone rose to altitudes of .9-2.2 km (3,000-7,200 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W during 27 February-4 March. Ashfall was reported in areas downwind, including Matupit, during 27 February-1 March. Read all- More about Rabaul (Tavurvur) volcano
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
INGEOMINAS reported that seismic tremor from Nevado del Huila on 2 March was possibly associated with ash emission. Based on a Bogota SIGMET, the Washington VAAC reported that an ash plume rose to an altitude of 7.6 km (25,000 ft) a.s.l. the same day. Read all- More about Nevado del Huila volcano
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
CVGHM reported that on 28 February the Alert level for Lokon-Empung was lowered from 3 to 2 (on a scale of 1-4) due to a decrease in seismicity during 3-26 February, analysis of visual observations, and a lack of deformation. During 14-26 February, white plumes rose to an altitude of 1.7 km (5,600 ft) a.s.l. Visitors and tourists were prohibited from going within a 1-km radius of the crater. Read all- More about Lokon-Empung volcano
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Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
SERNAGEOMIN reported weak sulfur dioxide plumes from two cones in Llaima's main crater during 26-28 February. An overflight on 28 February revealed that the internal structure of the crater had not changed since observations on 21 February. Weak fumarolic emissions from the main crater were noted during 2-3 March. Read all- More about Llaima volcano
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
Based on observations during overflights, and web camera views when weather permitted, HVO reported that during 27 February-4 March activity from Kilauea's fissure segment D was concentrated at the Thanksgiving Eve Breakout (TEB) shield and satellitic shields to the E and SE. A pahoehoe flow ponded between the rootless shields and Kalalua Cone. Two lava flow lobes advanced through Royal Gardens subdivision and destroyed three abandoned homes by 28 February. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
AVO reported that a weak thermal anomaly and an ash plume from Cleveland were visible on satellite imagery on 29 February. The ash plume rose to an altitude of below 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. The Volcanic Alert Level remained at Advisory and the Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow. Read all- More about Cleveland volcano
Wed, 27 Feb 2008, 06:00
The USGS reported that levels of seismicity at Anatahan were elevated during 27 February-4 March. During 27-29 February emissions of sulfur dioxide were detected by the satellite-based Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI). Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that an ash plume drifted SSW on 28 February. Read all- More about Anatahan volcano
Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 14:55
During 13-19 February lava-dome growth at Mount St. Helens continued. Read allThu, 21 Feb 2008, 14:52
During 13-19 February the lava dome at Soufrière Hills changed very little. Seismic activity was very low and low-level rockfall activity continued. Fumarolic activity on the N and E flanks continued. Active fumaroles were also noted in the Galway's area to the S of the dome. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 14:25
8-11 February: Seismic activity at Shiveluch was slightly above background levels and at background levels. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 14:20
Avalanches from lava flows were reported on 6 February on the W flank of Santa María's Santiaguito lava dome complex. Read all- More about Santiaguito volcano
Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 14:18
Ash plumes from Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone rose to an altitude of 2.2 km and drifted NW, N, E, SE, Read allThu, 21 Feb 2008, 14:15
CENAPRED reported that emissions of steam and gas from Popocatépetl were visible during 12-19 February. The plumes contained slight amounts of ash from explosions in the crater.- More about Popocatépetl volcano
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Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 14:09
During 6-19 February white and blue fumarolic plumes from Pacaya's MacKenney cone rose to altitudes of 2.6-2.7 km and drifted S, SW, and W. Read all- More about Pacaya volcano
Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 14:06
The VAAC reported an ash plume from Ol Doinyo Lengai was rising to an altitude of 11.6 km at 15 February. Read all- More about Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 13:38
INGEOMINAS reported that sulfur dioxide plumes from Nevado del Huila Read all- More about Nevado del Huila volcano
Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 13:31
HVO reported that during 13-19 February activity from Kilauea's fissure segment D was concentrated at the Thanksgiving Eve Breakout (TEB) shield and new satellitic shields to the E and SE. Read allThu, 21 Feb 2008, 12:59
During 6-19 February explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes and fumarolic plumes that rose to altitudes of 4-4.7 km. - More about Fuego volcano
Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 12:40
Steam and steam-and-ash plumes from Colima were rising to altitudes of 4-4.4 km (13,100-14,400 ft) a.s.l. during 14-19 February. Plumes drifted N, NE, and E.- More about Colima volcano
Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 12:12
AVO reported that a minor explosion from Cleveland on 15 February. The Volcanic Alert Level remained at Color Code Yellow. - More about Cleveland volcano
Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 12:06
Scientists from the Universidad de Concepción will install instruments to monitor Callaqui volcano. Local residents reported feeling earthquakes and hearing constant rumbling noises during the previous few weeks. A new eruption in near future is possible.Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 11:35
The USGS reported a diffuse plumes from Anatahan and a increasing seismicity that was followed by new ash and steam plumes in the time of 17-20 February.Thu, 21 Feb 2008, 11:33
Ash and steam-and-ash plumes from Tungurahua were rosing to altitudes of 6-9 km a.s.l. during 12-19 February and drifted mainly NW, W, and NE. During 12-13 and 16 February, incandescence at the summit was Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
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