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Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported explosions from Suwanose-jima on 29 April, and during 1 and 4-5 May. Details of possible resulting plumes were not reported. Read all- More about Suwanose-jima volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 23-30 April seismic activity from Shiveluch was above background levels and suggested that possible ash plumes rose to an altitude of 5.7 km (18,700 ft) a.s.l. During 22-25 April ash plumes from hot avalanches rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and fumarolic activity from the lava dome was noted. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
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Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 22-30 April seismic activity from Kliuchevskoi was above background levels. Strombolian activity was noted and lava continued to flow down the flanks. Gas-and-steam plumes containing small amounts of ash were seen on 22 April. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
During 28 April-4 May HVO reported that activity at Kilauea continued at the summit and the east rift zone. At the summit, episodic rising and falling of the lava-pool surface continued at the deep pit inset within the floor of Halema`uma`u crater; glow from the vent was visible. On most mornings the plume of gas and ash from the summit vent drifted NW, W, and SW. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
Based on information from the Vanuatu Geohazards Observatory, the Wellington VAAC reported that on 29 April and 2 May ash plumes from Gaua were seen on satellite imagery drifting W and NW at an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. Read all- More about Gaua volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
The Darwin VAAC reported that on 3 May an ash plume from Dukono was seen on satellite imagery drifting about 90 km W at an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. Read all- More about Dukono volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 28 and 30 April and during 1-3 May ash plumes from Batu Tara rose to altitudes of 2.1-2.4 km (7,000-8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 35-95 km SW, W, and NW. Read all- More about Batu Tara volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that during 28 April-5 May explosions from Sakura-jima often produced plumes. Those plumes, along with ash plumes occasionally seen by pilots, rose to altitudes of 1.2-3.4 km (4,000-11,000 ft) a.s.l. and sometimes drifted NE, E, and SE. Read all- More about Sakurajima volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
OVDAS-SERNAGEOMIN reported that during February incandescence from Villarrica was seen at night through web cameras. The report reiterated that incandescence was typical; the Alert level remained at Green, Level 1. Video and photographs taken during 24-25 April, and posted on the Projecto Observación Visual Volcán Villarrica (POVI) website, showed Strombolian activity in the crater. Read all- More about Villarrica volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
On 30 April, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Santa María's Santiaguito lava dome complex produced ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 2.8-3.7 km (9,200-12,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N and NW. Ashfall was reported in towns downwind. Read all- More about Santiaguito volcano
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Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
CVGHM reported that observers at a post located 12.5 km NE of Rinjani saw one whitish-colored plume that rose 100 m from the volcano during February. Dense whitish plumes (and possibly brown) rose 500-900 m in March on 26 occasions and as high as 1,500 m in April on 41 occasions. Plumes seen on 1 and 2 May were "chocolate" in color and rose a maximum height of 1,600 m. Read all- More about Rinjani volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
The IG reported that on 29 April an explosion from Reventador produced a steam plume with low ash content. Meteorological clouds mostly prevented observations during 30 April-4 May. Read all- More about Reventador volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 23-30 April seismic activity from Karymsky was above background levels, suggesting that possible ash plumes rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. Volcanologists working in the area on 20 and 21 April saw gas-and-steam plumes containing some ash rise to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. At night, Strombolian activity was occasionally observed. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 06:00
The Institute of Earth Sciences at the Nordic Volcanological Center (NVC) reported that during 28 April-4 May the eruption from Eyjafjallajökull continued to emit lava and produce steam and ash plumes. Booming sounds in the vicinity of the volcano were often heard. Scientists continued to measure meltwater discharge that flowed down the Gígjökull glacier into the Gígjökull lake basin, then into the Markarfljót River. Read all- More about Eyafjallajökull volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 05:09
The eruption at Eyafjallajökull continues. As the Icelandig Met Office reports, ash plume elevations and magma discharge levels remain similar to the preceding four days of activity. Lava continues to flow north from the eruption site toward the head of the Gígjökull glacier. Despite light ash-fall occurring up to 45 km west of the eruption site, the explosive activity and ash production represents a fraction of conditions during the height of the eruption (14-17 April). There are no measurable indications that the eruption is about to end. - More about Eyafjallajökull volcano
Wed, 28 Apr 2010, 05:02
The Chilean geological service SERNAGEOMIN raised the alert level of Llaima volcano from 3 to 4 on 25 April because of 'the occurrence of earthquakes with high energy levels and tremor signals with durations of up to 20 minutes', a volcanologist reported to a llocal newspaper. Read allWed, 28 Apr 2010, 04:59
Santiaguito volcano had 4 strong eruptions between 18:50 and 20:00 local time on 26 April, 2010. According to INSIVUMEH and local newspapers, the explosions from the lava dome produces ash plumes reaching 8-9 km a.s.l. Authorities closed the airspace around the volcano in a radius of 20 km. - More about Santiaguito volcano
Sat, 24 Apr 2010, 06:33
The eruption at Eyafjallajökull volcano on Iceland continues at a similar rate as during the past days, with strombolian and phreatomagmatic activity at the summit, generating ash plumes reaching 2-5 km height. Deflation of the volcano indicates that the eruption might be nearing its end. Read all- More about Eyafjallajökull volcano
Wed, 21 Apr 2010, 14:23
Shiveluch on the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia continues to be very active. An eruption last week produced an ash plume reaching 7.5 km. - More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 21 Apr 2010, 14:11
The eruption of Gaua volcano (located in the far north end of the archipel of Vanuatu) is increasing and the situation is worsening for the inhabitants of the island, news articles report. As plumes reach 10,000 ft (3000m) elevation and the fresh ash contaminates water and food supplies on the island, promting authorities to prepare for an evacuation of about 3000 people from the island if the situation continues or gets worse.- More about Gaua volcano
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Wed, 21 Apr 2010, 08:07
Explosion inside the crater of Eyjafjallajökull on 20 April with a visible shock wave in the ash cloud.
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Wed, 21 Apr 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 16-23 April seismic activity from Shiveluch was above background levels and ash plumes from hot avalanches rose to an altitude of 4 km (13,100 ft) a.s.l. Seismic data suggested that ash plumes rose 4-6.9 km (13,100-22,600 ft) a.s.l. during 15-17 and 20-21 April. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 21 Apr 2010, 06:00
Based on a pilot observation, the Washington VAAC reported that on 21 April an ash plume from Sangay rose to an altitude of 6.7 km (22,000 ft) a.s.l. Ash was not identified in satellite imagery, although weather clouds were present in the area. Read all- More about Sangay volcano
Wed, 21 Apr 2010, 06:00
A gas plume from Pagan was seen in satellite imagery on 21 and 22 April (UTC). The Volcano Alert Level and the Aviation Color Code remained "Unassigned." There are no monitoring instruments on Pagan, thus the levels "Green" or "Normal" do not apply because background activity is not defined. Monitoring is done by satellite and ground observers. Read all- More about Pagan volcano
Wed, 21 Apr 2010, 06:00
On 26 April, SERNAGEOMIN reported that seismicity from Llaima had increased on 15 April and that tremor was detected. The Alert Level was raised to Yellow, (Level 4) on a three-color scale. Read all- More about Llaima volcano
Wed, 21 Apr 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 16-23 April seismic activity from Kliuchevskoi was above background levels. Strombolian activity was noted and lava continued to flow down the flanks. Gas-and-steam plumes rose to an altitude of 5.7 km (18,700 ft) a.s.l. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Wed, 21 Apr 2010, 06:00
During 21-27 April HVO reported that activity at Kilauea continued at the summit and the east rift zone. At the summit, episodic rising and falling of the lava column continued at the deep pit inset within the floor of Halema`uma`u crater; glow from the vent was often visible. On most mornings the plume of gas and ash from the summit vent drifted SW, depositing small amounts of tephra near the vent. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 21 Apr 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that on 16 and 23 April seismic activity from Karymsky was at background levels. During 17-22 April, seismicity was above background levels and a thermal anomaly was seen in satellite imagery. On 17 and 18 April, seismic data suggested that ash plumes rose to an altitude of 2 km (6,500 ft) a.s.l. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 21 Apr 2010, 06:00
On 26 April, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced gray plumes that rose to altitudes of 4.3-4.6 km (14,100-15,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E. A few of the explosions produced avalanches around the volcano, and rumbling sounds were heard. Read all- More about Fuego volcano
Wed, 21 Apr 2010, 06:00
The Darwin VAAC reported that on 27 April an ash plume from Dukono was seen on satellite imagery drifting 45 km NW at an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. Read all- More about Dukono volcano
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