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Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
During 28 April-5 May, IG reported that, although inclement weather often prevented observations of Tungurahua, steam-and-gas plumes were seen almost daily. The plumes rose to altitudes below 6.8 km (22,300 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW and W. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that eruptions from Suwanose-jima during 29 April-1 May produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.5-1.8 km (5,000-6,000 ft) a.s.l. Plumes drifted W on 30 April and 1 May. Read all- More about Suwanose-jima volcano
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Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
During 29 April-5 May, AVO reported that elevated seismicity from Redoubt and a persistent thermal anomaly over the summit lava dome detected on satellite imagery were consistent with continued lava-dome growth. Changes in the size and shape of the dome confirmed growth; the volume of the dome was an estimated 25-30 million cubic meters. Occasional small rock avalanches originating from the N side of the lava dome produced minor low-level ash emissions. Read all- More about Redoubt volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
RVO reported that on 27 April white and occasionally gray plumes from Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone rose .5-1 km above the crater. Ashfall was reported in Kokopo, about 20 km SE, along with infrequent roaring noises. Activity decreased during 28 April-2 May; white and, less frequently blue, plumes were emitted. Read all- More about Rabaul (Tavurvur) volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
CENAPRED reported that emissions of steam and gas from Popocatépetl were visible during 29 April-5 May; the plumes contained slight amounts of ash on 29 April. Read all- More about Popocatépetl volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
During 29 April-5 May, HVO reported that lava flowed SE from underneath Kilauea's Thanksgiving Eve Breakout (TEB) and rootless shield complex through a lava tube system, reaching the Waikupanaha and Kupapa'u ocean entries. Some explosions occurred at the Waikupanaha ocean entry. The vent in Halema'uma'u crater continued to produce a white plume that sometimes caused poor air quality in nearby areas. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
Based on analysis of satellite imagery, KVERT reported that a weak thermal anomaly over Karymsky was noted on 26 April. The Level of Concern Color Code was lowered to Yellow. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 24 April-1 May observers from Severo-Kurilsk, about 7 km E of Ebeko, observed continued activity. Gas-and-steam plumes with some ash content rose to an altitude of 3.5 km (11,500 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 6 km in multiple directions. Read all- More about Ebeko volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
Based on analysis of satellite imagery and pilot observations, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 29 April-4 May ash plumes from Dukono rose to an altitude of 3.7-4.5 km (12,000-14,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 45-165 km E and NE. Read all- More about Dukono volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
On 1 May, AVO decreased the Aviation Color Code and the Volcano Alert Level for Cleveland to "Unassigned" because no volcanic activity had been detected since late January. Cleveland is not monitored by a real-time seismic network, thus the levels "Green" or "Normal" do not apply because background activity is not defined. Read all- More about Cleveland volcano
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Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
Based on web camera views and analysis of satellite imagery, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that on 29 April an ash plume from Chaitén's Domo Nuevo 1 and Domo Nuevo 2 lava-dome complex rose to an altitude of 2.1 km (7,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW. Read all- More about Chaitén volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
Based on analysis of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 29-30 April and 3-4 May ash plumes from Batu Tara rose to altitudes of 2.4-3 km (8,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 45-185 km NW and W. Read all- More about Batu Tara volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that on 30 April and 2 May eruptions from Asama produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 3-3.4 km (10,000-11,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NE. Read all- More about Asama volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that during 3-4 May eruptions from Sakura-jima produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 2.4-3.7 km (8,000-12,000 ft) a.s.l. Read all- More about Sakurajima volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
During 23 April-5 May, CVGHM reported that seismicity from Slamet increased and an eruption originating from the western part of the crater continued. During times of clear weather, observers reported that incandescent lava, ejected 25-100 m above the crater, fell back into and around the active crater. Gray and white "smoke" rose 100-800 m from the crater. Read all- More about Slamet volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
KVERT reported that seismic activity at Shiveluch was above background levels during 28 April-1 May. Based on interpretations of seismic data, ash plumes likely rose to altitudes of 5-6 km (16,400-19,700 ft) a.s.l. During 29-30 April, observers reported active fumaroles. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
CVGHM reported than during 29 April-2 May seismicity from Rinjani increased and tremor was detected. On 2 May, an eruption produced dense brown "smoke" that rose 1 km from Barujari cone and was accompanied by a booming noise. On 4 May, an eruption of ash produced a white to brown plume that rose 500-700 m above the cone and drifted N. Read all- More about Rinjani volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
Based on analysis of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that on 1 May a thermal anomaly over Reventador was noted along with a possible low-level plume drifting W. The IG reported to the VAAC lava and gas emissions, and possible smoke from burning vegetation, but little to no ash. Read all- More about Reventador volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
CVGHM reported that the number of eruptions from Anak Krakatau increased significantly at the end of March and continued through 5 May. Seismic data were not collected during 26 April-29 April due to instrument malfunctions. Direct observations of the crater on 24, 25, and 29 April revealed that the eruption originated from a crater on the W slope of Anak Krakatau. Read all- More about Krakatau volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
INGEOMINAS reported that on 29 April an eruption from Galeras was detected by the seismic network. Observers to the N and NW reported that an ash plume drifted NW; ash fell in areas up to 35 km downwind. During 4-5 May, ash plumes drifted NE and ashfall was reported in multiple areas of Pasto (about 10 km E). Read all- More about Galeras volcano
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Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
According to a news article, the eruption of Fernandina that began sometime between 2200 on 10 April and 0030 on 11 April continued after about 20 days. Variable activity included steam-and-gas emissions and lava flows. Read all- More about Fernandina volcano
Wed, 29 Apr 2009, 06:00
Based on analysis of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 2 and 4 May ash plumes from Bagana rose to altitudes of 2.4-3 km (8,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 45-55 km NE. Read all- More about Bagana volcano
Mon, 27 Apr 2009, 15:44
A new eruption at Slamet volcano started around 24 April, 2009, last week. Observers report strombolian explosions and ash clouds rising several hundreds of meters from the summit crater. Read all- More about Slamet volcano
Wed, 22 Apr 2009, 06:00
The IG reported that during 22-28 April steam-and-gas plumes occasionally containing ash rose from Tungurahua to an altitude of 6.5 km (21,300 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW and W. Roaring noises were reported. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 22 Apr 2009, 06:00
The Tokyo VAAC reported that a pilot saw an ash plume from Suwanose-jima on 22 April. JMA reported that an eruption the next day produced ash plumes to altitudes of 1.2-1.5 km (4,000-5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E and S. Read all- More about Suwanose-jima volcano
Wed, 22 Apr 2009, 06:00
MVO reported that during 17-24 April activity from the Soufrière Hills lava dome was at a low level. On 24 April, a small pyroclastic flow traveled E down the Tar River Valley. The Hazard Level remained at 3. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Wed, 22 Apr 2009, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reported that during 24-28 April explosions from Santa María's Santiaguito lava dome complex produced ash plumes that drifted 5-8 km WSW. Gas plumes rose 25-75 m above Caliente dome. The number of explosions had decreased during the previous few weeks. Read all- More about Santiaguito volcano
Wed, 22 Apr 2009, 06:00
AVO reported that during 22-28 April seismicity from Redoubt remained above background levels, indicating ongoing growth of the lava dome in the summit crater. On 22 April, the web camera showed steam-and-gas plumes that may have occasionally contained small amounts of ash rising from the lava dome. Views during 23-28 April were prevented by meteorological clouds. Read all- More about Redoubt volcano
Wed, 22 Apr 2009, 06:00
RVO reported that during 18-25 April white and gray plumes from Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone rose 0.5-1.5 km above the crater. Plumes drifted E and SE. Incandescence from the summit crater was seen at night and occasional roaring noises were reported. Read all- More about Rabaul (Tavurvur) volcano
Wed, 22 Apr 2009, 06:00
On 24 and 28 April, INSIVUMEH reported gas emissions from Pacaya's MacKenney cone; occasional ash explosions ejected tephra 15-25 m high. The seismic network detected tremor and explosions. A small spatter cone being built in the S part of the crater was 4 m high. Read all- More about Pacaya volcano
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