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Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 23-30 July seismic activity from Gorely was above background levels and volcanic tremor continued to be detected. A daily thermal anomaly on the volcano was seen in satellite imagery. Gas-and-steam activity was noted during 26-27 July. Read all- More about Gorely volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
During 28 July-3 August HVO reported that activity at Kilauea continued from the summit and the east rift zone. At the summit, the level of a lava-pool surface in the deep pit within the floor of Halema'uma'u crater remained mostly stable; glow from the vent was also visible at night. A plume from the vent mainly drifted SW, dropping small amounts of ash downwind. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
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Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
INGEOMINAS reported that periodically during 26 July-3 August sulfur dioxide plumes from Nevado del Huila were observed by ground-based instruments as well as satellite imagery. During 28-30 July INGEOMINAS noted that ash emissions reported by the Washington VAAC corresponded with increased seismicity. On 28, 30, and 31 July and 1 August gray fumarolic plumes drifting W were seen through the web camera at Tafxnú as well as a new web camera installed at Maravillas (12 km SE of Pico Central). Read all- More about Nevado del Huila volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
RVO reported that GPS data measurements showed deflation of Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone after the eruption that took place during 23-25 July. Seismicity was very low, and diffuse white plumes were emitted during 26-30 July. Read all- More about Rabaul (Tavurvur) volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported an explosion on 29 July. Explosions during 31 July-1 August and 3 August produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.8-2.1 km (6,000-7,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E and SW. Read all- More about Sakurajima volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 30-31 July an ash plume from Batu Tara drifted 65 km NW at an altitude of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. Read all- More about Batu Tara volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery and web camera footage, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that a plume from Chaitén's lava-dome complex drifted 20 km ENE on 30 July. An 18-km-wide ash plume also drifted 45 km ESE. Read all- More about Chaitén volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 31 July an ash plume from Dukono rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted over 90 km W. A diffuse ash plume drifted 130 km NNE on 3 August at the same altitude. Read all- More about Dukono volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 23-24 and 28 July seismic activity from Karymsky was above background levels and suggested that possible ash plumes rose to an altitude of 2 km (6,700 ft) a.s.l. Seismic data were not available other days during 25-30 July due to technical problems. A daily thermal anomaly was detected in satellite imagery. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 23-30 July seismic activity from Kliuchevskoi was above background levels and lava flowed down the SSE flank. Strombolian activity and gas-and-ash emissions were observed during 23-24 and 29 July. Cloud cover prevented observations the other days. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
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Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
Observatory Vulcanológico and Sismológico de Manizales reported a seismic crisis at Cerro Machín on 24 July, characterized by volcano-tectonic earthquakes. One of the earthquakes was a M 2.6, located S of the main lava dome at a depth of 3.96 km. The next day a M 4.1 volcano-tectonic earthquake occurred 0.8 km S of the main dome at a depth of 3.88 km. Read all- More about Machin volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
On 30 July INSIVUMEH reported that explosions from Pacaya's MacKenney cone were detected by the seismic network. Inclement weather prevented visual observations. During 2-3 August explosions produced ash plumes that rose 400-800 m above the crater and drifted S, causing fine ash to fall in areas 5 km away. Read all- More about Pacaya volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
Based on a pilot observation, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that on 28 July a gas plume from Planchón-Peteroa drifted E. Read all- More about Planchón-Peteroa volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 23-30 July seismic activity from Shiveluch was above background levels and a daily thermal anomaly was detected in satellite imagery. Possible ash plumes from hot avalanches and explosions on 28 and 29 July rose to altitudes of 4-6.5 km (13,100-21,300 ft) a.s.l. Gas-and-steam plumes were seen rising to an altitude of 4 km (13,100 ft) a.s.l. on 23 and 24 July. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
PHIVOLCS reported observations during the previous eight weeks after the Alert Level for Taal was raised to 2 (scale is 0-5, with 0 referring to No Alert status) on 8 June. Temperature measurements of the main crater lake did not increase further since 8 June, remaining between 330 and 340 degrees Celsius. The number of earthquakes recorded daily gradually declined to background levels beginning the second week of July. Read all- More about Taal volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
The IG reported that during 28 July-2 August steam emissions rose from Tungurahua's crater. On most days steam plumes with minor ash content rose 1-2 km above the crater and drifted NW or W. Minor ashfall was reported to the SW in the Choglontus area during 28-29 July. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 06:00
RVO reported that white vapor plumes rose 300 m above Ulawun during 21-29 July. Light brownish ash clouds were observed on 23 and 24 July. Read all- More about Ulawun volcano
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
On 23 July, KVERT reported that the Aviation Color Code level for Ebeko was lowered to Green. Visual observations and satellite data indicated no activity from the volcano during 16-23 July. Read all- More about Ebeko volcano
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 16-23 July seismic activity from Gorely was above background levels and volcanic tremor continued to be detected. Gas-and-steam activity was noted daily and many new small fumarolic vents were seen in the active crater. The temperature of a daily thermal anomaly detected over the volcano in satellite imagery gradually increased from 29 to 46 degrees Celsius during 17-21 July. Read all- More about Gorely volcano
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
During 21-27 July HVO reported that activity at Kilauea continued from the summit and the east rift zone. At the summit, the level of a lava-pool surface in the deep pit within the floor of Halema'uma'u crater remained mostly stable; glow from the vent was also visible at night. A plume from the vent mainly drifted SW. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
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Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that an eruption from Miyake-jima on 21 July produced a plume that rose to an altitude of 1.2 km (4,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E. Read all- More about Miyake-shima volcano
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
RVO reported an eruption from Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone on 23 July, after increased seismicity likely beneath Tavurvur cone was detected the previous day. The eruption was preceded by a few small hybrid earthquakes at 1034 followed by small low-frequency earthquakes and later continuous volcanic tremor. Diffuse white plumes were initially emitted at 1320, and then pink-gray fumes with low ash content were seen. Read all- More about Rabaul (Tavurvur) volcano
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that during 21-27 July explosions from Sakura-jima produced plumes. Those plumes, along with ash plumes occasionally seen by pilots, rose to altitudes of 1.2-4.6 km (4,000-15,000 ft) a.s.l. Most plumes rose vertically while others drifted N and NW. Read all- More about Sakurajima volcano
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 21 July an ash plume from Batu Tara drifted 55 km NW at an altitude of 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. Read all- More about Batu Tara volcano
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that an ash plume from Chaitén's lava-dome complex drifted 70 km SSE on 24 July. Meteorological cloud cover in subsequent images prevented further detection of the plume. Read all- More about Chaitén volcano
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 24 July an ash plume from Dukono rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted over 110 km W. Read all- More about Dukono volcano
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 16-23 July seismic activity from Karymsky was above background levels and suggested that possible ash plumes rose to an altitude of 3 km (9,800 ft) a.s.l. A daily thermal anomaly was detected in satellite imagery. Imagery also showed ash plumes that drifted 58 km SW on 19 July and 85 km SE on 21 July. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 16-23 July seismic activity from Kliuchevskoi was above background levels and Strombolian activity was seen. Gas-and-steam activity was noted with ash plumes periodically rising to an altitude of 6.3 km (20,700 ft) a.s.l. Effusive lava flows descended the SSW flank. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reported that on 20 July Strombolian explosions from Pacaya's MacKenney cone ejected ash that fell in neighboring areas. During 20-21 July there were 90 explosions recorded by the seismic network. Based on information from INSIVUMEH, the Washington VAAC reported that on 22 July a plume rose to an altitude of 4.6 km (15,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N. Read all- More about Pacaya volcano
Wed, 21 Jul 2010, 06:00
Based on pilot observations and analyses of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported that on 21 July an ash cloud from Sangay drifted W. During 22-23 July, diffuse plumes drifted 65-115 km W. Occasional thermal anomalies were detected by satellite imagery on 21 and 23 July. Read all- More about Sangay volcano
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