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Sat, 27 Feb 2010, 16:05
Satellite images showing actual changes in deposited material, marked by grey areas (Graphic: MVO, images courtesy of NASA)
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Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
During 24-28 February, IG reported that as many as 11 explosions from Tungurahua were detected by the seismic network; explosions were not detected on 1 or 2 March. Although inclement weather occasionally prevented observations of the volcano, ash plumes were seen during 24 February-1 March rising to altitudes of 6.5-8 km (21,300-26,200 ft) a.s.l. and drifting SW and W. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
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Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 19-26 February seismic activity from Shiveluch was above background levels, possibly indicating ash plumes rising to an altitude of 5 km (16,400 ft) a.s.l. Fumarolic activity was occasionally observed. Ash and snow fell simultaneously in Klyuchi, 50 km SW, on 21 February. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
On 2 March, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Santa María's Santiaguito lava dome complex produced ash plumes that rose to altitudes of 2.8-3.1 km (9,200-10,200 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E and NE. Ash fell in areas downwind. Read all- More about Santiaguito volcano
Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
CENAPRED reported emissions of steam and gas from Popocatépetl during 24-28 February. Plumes contained small amounts of ash on 28 February and 1 March. Read all- More about Popocatépetl volcano
Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reported that on 26 February explosions from Pacaya ejected tephra 150 m high. Bluish-white plumes drifted N and a lava flow traveled 800 m E. Read all- More about Pacaya volcano
Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
On 2 March, PHIVOLCS reported that, after the Alert Level for Mayon was lowered to 2 on 13 January, seismicity remained at normal levels, deflation was measured, and sulfur dioxide emissions were consistent with post-eruption levels. Rising steam and incandescence from the crater was not indicative of any new activity. The Alert level was lowered to 1 and the public was reminded not to enter the 6-km-radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ). Read all- More about Mayon volcano
Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 19-26 February seismic activity from Kliuchevskoi was above background levels and lava continued to flow down the NW flank. Strombolian activity periodically ejected material 300 m above the crater, and phreatic explosions occurred from the fronts of the lava flows. Satellite imagery revealed a large daily thermal anomaly at the volcano and gas-and-steam plumes that drifted 90 km NNW on 23 February and 25 km ESE the next day. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
During 24 February-2 March, HVO reported an active lava surface about 200 m below a vent in the floor of Kilauea's Halema'uma'u crater. The lava surface circulated and both rose and drained through holes in the cavity floor. Low lava fountains rose from the south edge of the deep pit. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that seismic activity from Karymsky was occasionally above background levels during 19-26 February, possibly indicating weak ash explosions. Analyses of satellite imagery revealed a weak thermal anomaly over the volcano on 22 and 24 February; cloud cover prevented observations on other days. The Aviation Color Code level was lowered to Yellow. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
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Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
On 26 February and 2 March, INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Fuego produced gray plumes that rose to altitudes of 4.1-4.5 km (13,500-14,800 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E and NE. Avalanches descended the S and W flanks. Read all- More about Fuego volcano
Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
The Tokyo VAAC reported that during 24 February-2 March explosions from Sakura-jima produced plumes identified in satellite imagery and seen by pilots. The plumes, occasionally containing ash, rose to altitudes of 1.5-3 km (5,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, NE, E, and SE. Read all- More about Sakurajima volcano
Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
MVO reported that during 19-26 February activity from the Soufrière Hills lava dome was at a low level. A few rockfalls originated from the inner walls of the collapse scar on the N flank, formed during the 11 February event. Small areas of incandescence on the dome were noted. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
On 1 March, CVGHM reported that although inclement weather often prevented observations of Semeru during November 2009-February 2010, "smoke" was often seen rising 50-500 m above the Jonggring Seloko crater. During 25-28 February, incandescent rock avalanches traveled as far as 750 m from the crater. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4). Read all- More about Semeru volcano
Wed, 24 Feb 2010, 06:00
OVSICORI-UNA reported that on 23 February a phreatic eruption from Laguna Caliente, a summit lake of Poás, ejected gray and sulfur-scented sediment onto the southern flanks. The event was seen by a scientist collecting samples in the low part of the crater and by visitors at the viewpoint area. Seismographs showed no precursory signals. Read all- More about Poas volcano
Mon, 22 Feb 2010, 23:47
Since the major dome collapse on February 11, very little activity has been observed at the lava dome of Soufrière Hills volcano.- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
The IG reported that explosions from Tungurahua were detected by the seismic network during 16-23 February. Although inclement weather often prevented observations of the volcano, ash plumes were seen rising to altitudes of 6-8 km (19,700-26,200 ft) a.s.l. and drifting S, SW, W, and ENE. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
On 17 February, CVGHM lowered the Alert Level for Talang from 3 to 2 (on a scale of 1-4) because seismicity had declined in general since February 2009. Visitors and tourists were advised not approach the crater. Read all- More about Talang volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported explosions from Suwanose-jima during 17-19 and 21-22 February. Plumes occasionally rose to altitudes of 1.2-1.8 km (4,000-6,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E and SE. Read all- More about Suwanose-jima volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 12-19 February seismic activity from Shiveluch was above background levels, possibly indicating ash plumes rising to an altitude of 5.1 km (16,700 ft) a.s.l. Fumarolic activity was occasionally observed. Analyses of satellite imagery revealed a large daily thermal anomaly from the lava dome and ash plumes that drifted over 70 km in northern directions on 11, 13, and 17 February. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
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Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
Based on pilot observations, the Washington VAAC reported that on 22 February an ash plume from Sangay rose to an altitude of 7.6 km (25,000 ft) a.s.l. Ash was not identified in satellite imagery. Read all- More about Sangay volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 12-19 February seismic activity from Kliuchevskoi was above background levels and lava continued to flow down the NW flank. Strombolian activity periodically ejected material 200 m above the crater, and phreatic explosions occurred from the front of the lava flow. Satellite imagery revealed a large daily thermal anomaly at the volcano and gas-and-steam plumes that drifted over 240 km NE. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
During 17-23 February, HVO reported an active lava surface about 200 m below a vent in the floor of Kilauea's Halema'uma'u crater. The lava surface circulated and occasionally spattered, and both rose and drained through holes in the cavity floor. Bursting bubbles and low lava fountains were also noted. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that seismic activity from Karymsky was above background levels during 11-14 February, possibly indicating weak ash explosions. Analyses of satellite imagery revealed a thermal anomaly over the volcano during that time and also on 15 February. Seismic activity was at background levels during 15-19 February. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
RVO reported that white vapor from Bagana was emitted during 1-21 February. Ash plumes were seen on 5 February and night-time incandescence was seen on 2, 12, 13, and 19 February. Sulfur dioxide plumes drifted ENE during 11-20 February and NNW on 20 and 21 February. Read all- More about Bagana volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
The Tokyo VAAC reported that during 17-23 February plumes from Sakura-jima identified on satellite imagery, and ash plumes seen by pilots, rose to altitudes of 1.5-4 km (5,000-13,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NE, E, SE, and S. Read all- More about Sakurajima volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
RVO reported that during 12-20 February Ulawun emitted white vapor that was occasionally forceful. A plume seen on satellite imagery on 14 February drifted NNE. Read all- More about Ulawun volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
MVO reported that during 12-19 February activity from the Soufrière Hills lava dome was at a low level. Rockfalls originated from the inner walls of the 300-m-wide collapse scar on the N flank, formed from the 11 February event, and from the dome summit. Gas measurements on 17 February and seismicity were consistent with lava-dome growth, but growth was unconfirmed. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
The MODIS satellite detected a thermal anomaly over Reventador on 14 February. Based on information from the Guayaquil MWO, the Washington VAAC reported an ash emission on 18 February. Ash was not identified in satellite imagery. Read all- More about Reventador volcano
Wed, 17 Feb 2010, 06:00
According to Frederick Belton's website, geologists that had climbed Ol Doinyo Lengai on 11 February saw periodic eruptions from a small fissure, and steam emissions from an area of the crater rim next to a part that had collapsed. Another group of geologists that visited during 14-15 February noted three new hornitos on the W part of the crater floor that were black and very fresh. They also noted a cone-shaped gray hornito on the middle of the floor and a new black lava flow to the S. Read all- More about Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
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