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Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
The IG reported that during 30-31 July and 2-5 August, explosions from Tungurahua were detected by the seismic network. Although clouds occasionally prevented visual observations, ash plumes were observed that rose to altitudes of 6-9 km (19,700-29,500 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW, W, and SW. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
KVERT reported that seismic activity at Shiveluch was slightly above background levels during 25 July-1 August. According to visual observations, small hot avalanches occasionally descended the lava dome and fumaroles were active on 18 and 22 July. Observations of satellite imagery revealed a thermal anomaly on the lava dome daily during the reporting period. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
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Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
CVGHM reported on 5 August that ash plumes from Semeru rose to altitudes of 4-4.3 km (13,100-14,100 ft) a.s.l. and were occasionally accompanied by ejected incandescent tephra. Based on visual observations and instrumental data, the Alert level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4). Read all- More about Semeru volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
RVO reported that during 25 July-4 August, ash plumes from Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone rose to altitudes of 1.7-3.7 km (5,600-12,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W and NW. Ashfall was reported downwind in Rabaul town, Namanula Hill, Malaguna, and surrounding areas. Read all- More about Rabaul (Tavurvur) volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
HVO reported that during 30 July-5 August lava flowed SE through a lava tube system from underneath Kilauea's Thanksgiving Eve Breakout (TEB) and rootless shield complex to the Waikupanaha ocean entry. Explosions from the ocean entry were noted on 30 July. On 31 July, about 2.3 acres (or 25 percent) of the bench E of the ocean entry collapsed. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
KVERT reported that seismic activity at Karymsky was above background levels during 25 July-1 August and possibly indicated that explosions produced ash plumes to an altitude of 3.7 km (12,100 ft) a.s.l. According to area volcanologists and pilots, ash plumes rose to altitudes of 5-6 km (16,400-19,700 ft) a.s.l. on 25 July. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reported that a lahar descended El Jute River to the SE of Fuego on 31 July, carrying fine material as well as blocks. A report on 1 August indicated that explosions produced ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 4.1 km (13,500 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W and SW. Read all- More about Fuego volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
SERNAGEOMIN reported that clouds obscured camera views of Chaitén's eruption plume during most of 30-31July. A glimpse on 31 July revealed that a steam-and-ash plume rose to an altitude of 1.5 km (4,900 ft) a.s.l. Explosions were heard. Read all- More about Chaitén volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 30-31 July diffuse plumes from Batu Tara rose to an altitude of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W. Read all- More about Batu Tara volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
Based on pilot observations, the Darwin VAAC reported that an eruption plume from Sumbing rose to an altitude of 4.9 km (16,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W. Ash was not identified on satellite imagery. [Correction: CVGHM later confirmed that Sumbing did not erupt on 1 August and attributed the plume origin to either a different volcano or a bushfire that was reported in the area.]. Read all- More about Sumbing volcano
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Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
The IG reported that seismicity from Reventador decreased during 30-31 July. On 31 July, steam-and-gas plumes with a low ash content were detected on satellite imagery and drifted W and SW. On 1 August, steam-and-gas plumes were emitted and a lava flow in the caldera was active. Read all- More about Reventador volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery and pilot reports, AVO reported that ash plumes from Okmok rose to altitudes of 4.6-10.7 km (15,000-35,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW, W, N, NNE, and SE. On 30 July, seismicity alternated between continuous and pulsating volcanic tremor. Read all- More about Okmok volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery and information from RVO, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 30 July a low-level plume from Manam rose to an altitude 2.4 km (8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW. Read all- More about Manam volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
SERNAGEOMIN reported that scientists observed fumarolic activity from the edges of the nested cones in Llaima's main crater during aerial observations on 29 July. Sulfur dioxide plumes rose from an area in the E crater. Tephra deposits covered parts of the SE flank. Read all- More about Llaima volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
AVO reported that thermal anomalies at Cleveland's summit, detected on satellite imagery during 30 July-5 August, suggested the presence of an active lava flow. A diffuse plume drifted less than 20 km NE, N, and NW at an altitude of 6.1 km (20,000 ft) a.s.l. on 31 July. Read all- More about Cleveland volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery, KVERT reported that during 30-31July ash plumes from Chikurachki drifted S. The level of seismicity was unknown because Chikurachki lacks dedicated seismic instruments. The Level of Concern Color Code was raised to Orange. Read all- More about Chikurachki volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 06:00
During 30 July-5 August seismic tremor from Anatahan fluctuated. Gas-and-steam plumes possibly containing some ash were occasionally visible on satellite imagery at an altitude of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. and below. Read all- More about Anatahan volcano
Tue, 29 Jul 2008, 16:05
A new eruption is reported from Reventador volcano. The Ecuadorian Institute of Geophysics (Istituto Geofisico, IG) reports eruptive tremor starting on 27 July from 15h00 local time. In the evening of that day, incandscence became visible from the summit of the volcano, indicating lava flows. An ash plume rose to 500-2000m and light ashfall was reported in the area around Olmedo. Read all- More about Reventador volcano
Tue, 29 Jul 2008, 07:16
After several months of quiet, a major collapse of the lava dome of Soufrière Hills took place on 28 July, 2008. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Thu, 24 Jul 2008, 12:31
RVO reported that during 12-18 July, ash plumes from Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone drifted NW and W. Ashfall was reported in areas downwind including significant accumulation in Rabaul town (3-5 km NW). Read allShow more
Thu, 24 Jul 2008, 12:27
On 19 July, activity at Okmok increased as interpreted from seismicity. Possibly, ash plumes rose to altitudes of 7.6-9.1 km (25,000-30,000 ft) a.s.l. The Volcano Alert Level was raised to Warning and the Aviation Color Code was raised to Red. Read all- More about Okmok volcano
Thu, 24 Jul 2008, 12:19
A new eruption seems to have started at Cleveland volcano on 21 July. AVO raised the Volcano Alert Level as there were reports from pilots and fishing boats in the area, observing a new ash eruption that had started at about noon that day. Pilots reported that an ash-and-steam plume rose to Read all- More about Cleveland volcano
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 06:00
Based on SIGMET reports, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that ash plumes from Ubinas rose to altitudes of 5.5-5.8 km (18,000-19,000 ft) a.s.l. on 23 July and drifted SE. Read all- More about Ubinas volcano
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 06:00
The IG reported that during 22-23 July, explosions from Tungurahua were detected by the seismic network. An ash plume rose to an altitude of 9 km (29,500 ft) a.s.l. On 25 July, lahars descended two drainages on the W flank. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 06:00
Based on pilot reports, the Tokyo VAAC reported that on 30 July an ash plume from Suwanose-jima rose to an altitude of 0.6 km (2,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted S. Read all- More about Suwanose-jima volcano
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 06:00
KVERT reported that seismic activity at Shiveluch was slightly above background levels during 18-25 July. Moderate fumarolic activity was seen on 18 and 22 July. Observations of satellite imagery revealed a thermal anomaly on the lava dome during 18-22 July; clouds obscured views on other days. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 06:00
The Darwin VAAC reported that on 27 July an ash plume at an altitude of 4.3 km (14,000 ft) a.s.l. was spotted by a pilot in the vicinity of Semeru. Ash was not identified on satellite imagery. Read all- More about Semeru volcano
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reported that on 22 July seismic stations monitoring Santa María's Santiaguito lava dome complex detected a lahar below the S flank in the Nima I river. Explosions observed on 23, 28, and 29 July from Caliente cone produced ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 2.8-3.3 km (9,200-10,800 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW and W. Read all- More about Santiaguito volcano
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery and information from RVO, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 23-24 and 26-29 July ash plumes from Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone rose to altitudes of 1.5-3 km (5,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W and NW. Read all- More about Rabaul (Tavurvur) volcano
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 06:00
Based on observations of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that ash plumes from Anak Krakatau rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. on 27 July and drifted NW. A meteorological cloud obscured satellite views the next day but the VAAC warned that ash may still be present in the area. Read all- More about Krakatau volcano
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