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Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 14:49
There are still continuously emitted ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 5-7 km. - More about Ubinas volcano
Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 14:47
Suwanose-jima produced explosion or eruption plumes that rose to 1-3 km at the time of 21-28 October.Show more
Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 14:44
There are still strong eruptions on the crater summit that produce ash avalances, pyroclastic flows and ash plumes. The lava dome is growing. - More about Shiveluch volcano
Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 14:42
The Darwin VAAC reported that a ash plume from Semeru that rose to an altitude of 4.3 km and drifted WSW on 22 October.- More about Semeru volcano
Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 14:39
Ash plumes were reported during 21-26 October on Rabaul´s caldera.Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 14:37
There was a tremor reported that was connected with the emission of ash plumes on 26 October.- More about Nevado del Huila volcano
Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 14:33
On 22-28 October lava flowded through a tube system at Kilauea´s Thanksgiving Eve Breakaout and was reaching the Waikupanaha ocean entry. On October 23 a plume was observed near the ocean entry. Acid rain caused a closure of the area for public also on 25 October. - More about Kilauea volcano
Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 14:27
It was reported that there have been some grey plumes rose to altitudes of about 4-5,5 km.Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 14:22
Ash plumes were reported by viewing the volcano webcam and satellite images from 24-28 October. Also a thermal anomaly was detected. - More about Chaitén volcano
Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 14:18
Three ash plumes were emitted from Villarrica volcano on 26 October.Show more
Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 13:45
It was reported that there were earthquakes at Kliuchevskoi during 17-24 October and also fumarolic activity has been noted over the time of 17-23 October. Also a thermal anomaly has been noted on satellite images. The Level of Concern Color Code remained Orange. - More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Fri, 31 Oct 2008, 13:41
Some white & grey ash and gas plumes were observed at Colima volcano during 22-28 October 2008.- More about Colima volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
Based on SIGMET notices, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that on 31 October ash plumes were continuously emitted from Ubinas and rose to altitudes of 5.5-6.7 km (18,000-22,000 ft) a.s.l. The plumes drifted E. Read all- More about Ubinas volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
The IG reported that inclement weather mostly prevented observations of Tungurahua from 28 October to 4 November; steam plumes were noted on 2 November. On 28 October a lahar lasting about 30 minutes descended the Vascún River to the N. Lahars caused by rain descended multiple drainages on 1 November. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that during 29-30 October and 3 November Suwanose-jima produced explosion or eruption plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.5-1.8 km (5,000-6,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E. Explosions were reported on 31 October and 1 November, but details of possible ash plumes were not reported. Read all- More about Suwanose-jima volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
MVO reported that during 24-31 October the activity level at the Soufrière Hills lava dome was low. There was no evidence of lava extrusion. On 26 October, observers aboard a fixed-wing aircraft confirmed that a few small pyroclastic flows traveled about 1.5 km down the Tar River Valley. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
KVERT reported that seismic activity at Shiveluch was above background levels during 24-31 October. Based on interpretations of seismic data, a large number of hot avalanches were inferred to have descended the lava dome and produced ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 5.2 km (17,100 ft) a.s.l. Ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 5 km (16,400 ft) a.s.l. were seen on 24 October. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
RVO reported that during 27 October-2 November ash plumes from Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone rose to an altitude of 1.7 km (5,600 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW and SE. Ashfall was reported in areas downwind. Read all- More about Rabaul (Tavurvur) volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
CENAPRED reported that emissions of steam and gas from Popocatépetl were visible during 29 October-4 November. The plumes occasionally contained slight amounts of ash. Read all- More about Popocatépetl volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
OVPDLF reported that a seismic crisis at Piton de la Fournaise on 31 October was characterized by hundreds of earthquakes. The Alert Level was not changed. Read all- More about Piton de la Fournaise volcano
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Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
Based on analysis of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that on 2 November a possible ash-and-gas plume was emitted from Pacaya and drifted E. On 3 November, INSIVUMEH reported that fumarolic plumes drifted S at a low altitude. Ash occasionally entrained by strong winds drifted S. Read all- More about Pacaya volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
Based on analysis of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that on 4 and 5 November possible diffuse ash and steam plumes from Masaya drifted SW and S. Read all- More about Masaya volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
HVO reported that during 29 October-4 November lava flowed SE through a tube system from underneath Kilauea's Thanksgiving Eve Breakout (TEB) and rootless shield complex, reaching the Waikupanaha ocean entry. Thermal anomalies detected on satellite imagery indicated active surface flows, especially in the abandoned Royal Gardens subdivision. Explosive activity at the ocean entry was reported on 31 October and 1 November. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
KVERT reported that seismic activity at Karymsky was above background levels during 24-27 October and at background levels during 28-31 October. Possible explosions may have generated ash plumes to an altitude of 2.8 km (9,200 ft) a.s.l. Analysis of satellite imagery revealed a thermal anomaly in the crater on 23, 24, and 28 October; clouds prevented observations on the other days. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
INGEOMINAS reported that on 3 November residents in an area to the S of Nevado del Huila observed intense fumarolic activity from at or near the summit that was white in color and turned grayish for short intervals. Residents of Wila, Tóez, and Plan de Caloto, to the SW, reported ashfall and strong sulfur odors. Read all- More about Nevado del Huila volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
KVERT reported that seismic activity at Kliuchevskoi was above background levels during 24-31 October. Video and visual observations showed fumarolic activity during 24-25 and 28-30 October. "Bursting" sounds from the volcano were heard in Klyuchi, about 30 km to the NE. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
On 4 November, INGEOMINAS reported that during the previous week pulsating white plumes, occasionally tinged gray or blue, rose from Galeras to altitudes of 4.5-6.8 km (14,800-22,300 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W. During an overflight on 30 October, incandescence was observed on some parts of the lava dome. Read all- More about Galeras volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
White plumes from Colima were observed rising to altitudes of 4.1-4.3 km (13,500-14,100 ft) a.s.l. during 30-31 October and 2 November. Gray plumes seen on 2 November rose to an altitude of 4.6 km (15,100 ft) a.s.l. Plumes drifted mainly SW and E. Read all- More about Colima volcano
Wed, 29 Oct 2008, 06:00
On 29 October, SERNAGEOMIN received reports of an increase in activity at Chaitén characterized by several explosions that darkened the plume and caused it to rise from about 1.6 km (5,200 ft) a.s.l to about 3.1 km (10,200 ft) a.s.l. SERNAGEOMIN reported that variations in seismicity remained similar to patterns detected during the pervious weeks. A gas plume was continually emitted to an altitude of 3.1 km (10,200 ft) a.s.l. during the previous week. Read all- More about Chaitén volcano
Thu, 23 Oct 2008, 16:18
IG reported that multiple lahars and mudflows descended drainages around Tungurahua on 14 October. A majority of the lahars traveled down drainages in the Pampas sector to the S, carrying blocks an average of 30-40 cm in diameter and up to 2 m in diameter. Other lahars and small mudflows descended drainages to the NW and W. On 19 October a small lahar descended the Bilbao drainage to the W.- More about Tungurahua volcano
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