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Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
CVGHM reported that during 29 March-4 April brownish-gray ash plumes from Tengger Caldera's Bromo cone rose 400-800 m above the crater and drifted N, E, and NE. Ash fell at the Bromo observation post. Incandescence emanated from the crater and incandescent material was periodically ejected above the crater. Read all- More about Bromo volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
MVO reported that during 25 March-1 April activity at the Soufrière Hills lava dome was at a low level. A swarm of 36 earthquakes occurred within an hour on 28 March, the largest volcano-tectonic swarm since February 2010. The Hazard Level remained at 3. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
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Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 25 March-1 April seismic data at Shiveluch indicated that possible ash plumes rose to an altitude of 3.7 km (12,100 ft) a.s.l. A thermal anomaly on the lava dome was observed in satellite imagery during 25-29 March, and ash plumes drifted 57 km SE on 26 March. Ground-based observers noted that ash-and-gas plumes rose to an altitude of 5.5 km (18,000 ft) a.s.l. during 25-30 March. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reported that on 28 March explosions from Santa María's Santiaguito lava dome complex produced ash plumes that rose 300-800 m above Caliente dome and drifted NNE, depositing fine ash in Quetzaltenango (10 km NNE). During 30-31 March and 4-5 April explosions produced ash plumes that rose 400-700 m above the dome and drifted S; ashfall was reported in nearby areas downwind. Avalanches descended the SW and E flanks. Read all- More about Santiaguito volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Tokyo VAAC reported that a possible eruption from Kliuchevskoi on 30 March produced a plume that rose to an altitude of 5.2 km (17,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E. Subsequent images that day showed continuing ash emissions that later dissipated. Read all- More about Klyuchevskoy volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 25 March-1 April seismicity from Kizimen was high, with many shallow volcanic earthquakes and volcanic tremor continuing to be detected. Satellite images showed a large bright thermal anomaly daily on the volcano. Ash and gas-and-steam plumes drifted multiple directions as far as 464 km. Read all- More about Kizimen volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
Based on notifications from JMA and pilot observations, the Tokyo VAAC reported that during 3-4 April ash plumes from Kirishima's Shinmoe-dake (Shinmoe peak) rose to altitudes of 4.6-6.1 km (15,000-20,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E. Read all- More about Kirishima volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
KVERT reported moderate seismic activity at Karymsky during 25 March-1 April. Seismic data indicated that possible ash plumes rose to an altitude of 5 km (16,400 ft) a.s.l. A thermal anomaly was detected daily in satellite imagery. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
INGEOMINAS reported that on 31 March and 1 April emissions from Galeras were characterized by gas-and-steam plumes with low ash content. On 1 April a M 2.3 earthquake occurred 3 km E of the crater at a depth of 6 km and was felt by nearby residents. During an overflight on 2 April scientists noted a sulfur gas odor and observed that gas emissions rose from multiple areas of the active cone. Read all- More about Galeras volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reported that during 30-31 March and 4-5 April explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose 200-700 m above the crater and drifted W, SW, and S. Lava flows traveled almost 200 m SW down the Ceniza drainage and produced block avalanches from lava-flow fronts. Crater incandescence was observed at night. Read all- More about Fuego volcano
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Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
Based on a NOTAM, the Toulouse VAAC reported that on 3 April ash from Etna rose to an altitude between 2.4-3.4 km (8,000-11,000 ft) a.s.l. Ash was not identified in satellite imagery. Read all- More about Etna volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 4 April an ash plume from Dukono rose to an altitude of 2.4 km (8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 185 km E. Read all- More about Dukono volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
On 31 March, AVO lowered the Volcano Alert Level and the Aviation Color Code for Cleveland to Unassigned noting that no eruptive activity had been confirmed during the previous few months. Neither significant thermal anomalies nor ash deposits on snow were observed in recent satellite imagery. Read all- More about Cleveland volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
Based on information from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that during 1 and 3-5 April explosions from Sakura-jima produced plumes that rose to altitudes of 1.5-4 km (5,000-13,000 ft) a.s.l. and occasionally drifted E. A video of activity from 4 April showed incandescence emanating from the crater and a few explosions that ejected incandescent material onto the flanks. Read all- More about Sakurajima volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
On 5 April, GeoNet reported that the temperature of Ruapehu's summit Crater Lake had been high for a sustained period and was currently between 38 and 39 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature since unrest began in October 2010 was 41 degrees Celsius, measured on 1 March. The report also noted that during the previous few weeks there was an increase in carbon dioxide gas emissions, increased seismicity, and changes in Crater Lake water chemistry. Read all- More about Ruapehu volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
HVO reported that lava in the deep pit within Kilauea's Halema'uma'u crater was visible on 5 April and rose, fell, and circulated within the pit during 6-12 April. At Pu'u 'O'o crater, the level of the lava lake fluctuated, and was fed from a source in the central portion of the lake. During 5-8 April a gas plume from the vent deposited very small amounts of ash nearby, derived from rockfalls and occasional lake spatter. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 30 Mar 2011, 06:00
CVGHM reported that during 30-31 March incandescence emanated from Karangetang's main crater as well as bluish and white gas plumes. Lava flows originating from the main crater traveled 2 km down the flanks. Incandescent avalanches from the main crater and from the lava-flow fronts traveled up to 1.8 km down the flanks. Read all- More about Karangetang volcano
Sun, 27 Mar 2011, 20:18
Lava returned to the crater floor of Pu`u O`o crater this morning, covering it with a small lava lake. The new eruptive episode marks the end of one of the longest pauses in the eruption so far. It followed a day of inflation, first at the summit, then under the eastern rift zone, indicating the rise of underground magam filling the plumbing system again.- More about Kilauea volcano
Fri, 25 Mar 2011, 09:34
INSIVUMEH reported that during 17-18 and 20-22 March explosions from Fuego produced ash plumes that rose 300-600 m above the crater and drifted 5-8 km W, SW, and S. Incandescent material was ejected as high as 100 m above the crater. Avalanches traveled SW, into the Taniluyá, Santa Teresa, Ceniza, and Trinidad drainages. Read all- More about Fuego volcano
Fri, 25 Mar 2011, 09:27
Elevated activity continues at Santiaguito, as recent visitors and the latest reports from INSIVUMEH confirm. The Santiaguito lava dome has been producing frequent ash explosions with plumes to 700-800 m height and small avalanches and pyroclastic flows traveling down the eastern and southern flanks of Caliente dome.- More about Santiaguito volcano
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Thu, 24 Mar 2011, 17:52
According to Indonesian news, the activity at Krakatau volcano has ceased and the eruption is considered to be over. How long the repose will last, time will tell. - More about Krakatau volcano
Wed, 23 Mar 2011, 06:00
CVGHM reported that during 22-25 March brownish-gray ash plumes from Tengger Caldera's Bromo cone rose 400-800 m above the crater and drifted SW, NE, and E. Incandescent material was ejected 300 m above the crater, and landed as far as 500 m away during 22-23 March, 300 m away on 24 March, and 250 m away on 25 March. Roaring and booming was also noted. Read all- More about Bromo volcano
Wed, 23 Mar 2011, 06:00
MVO reported that during 18-25 March activity at the Soufrière Hills lava dome was at a low level. A small lahar occurred in the Belham valley (NW) on 19 March. A relatively large pyroclastic flow traveled likely in excess of 2 km down the Tar River valley to the E and a resulting ash plume drifted W over uninhabited areas. Read all- More about Soufriere Hills volcano
Wed, 23 Mar 2011, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 18-25 March seismic data at Shiveluch indicated that possible ash plumes rose to an altitude of 5.8 km (19,000 ft) a.s.l. A thermal anomaly on the lava dome was observed daily in satellite imagery, and ash plumes drifted 373 km SE and N during 18-20 March. Ground-based observers noted that ash plumes rose to an altitude of 6 km (19,700 ft) a.s.l. on 22 March. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 23 Mar 2011, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reported that on 24 March a loud explosion from Santa María's Santiaguito lava dome complex was followed by a pyroclastic flow that descended the E flank. A few hours later an explosion produced an ash plume that rose 600 m above Caliente dome and drifted W. Based on a METAR notice, information from INSIVUMEH, and analyses of satellite imagery, the Washington VAAC reported a diffuse ash plume on 28 March. Read all- More about Santiaguito volcano
Wed, 23 Mar 2011, 06:00
Based on information from the Mexico City MWO, analyses of satellite imagery, and web-camera views, the Washington VAAC reported that on 26 March an ash-and-gas plume from Popocatépetl drifted ESE and SE. A subsequent notice that day stated that the ash had dissipated approximately 140 km SE. On 27 March a small ash plume drifted almost 150 m E. Read all- More about Popocatépetl volcano
Wed, 23 Mar 2011, 06:00
Based on a SIGMET notice, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported ash from an eruption of Planchón-Peteroa on 26 March. Ash was not observed in satellite imagery. Read all- More about Planchón-Peteroa volcano
Wed, 23 Mar 2011, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 18-25 March seismicity from Kizimen was high, with many shallow volcanic earthquakes and volcanic tremor continuing to be detected. Satellite images showed a large bright thermal anomaly daily on the volcano. Ash and gas-and-steam plumes drifted 313 km N and E during 17 and 19-24 March. Read all- More about Kizimen volcano
Wed, 23 Mar 2011, 06:00
Based on notifications from JMA, the Tokyo VAAC reported that an eruption from Kirishima's Shinmoe-dake (Shinmoe peak) on 23 March produced a plume that rose to an altitude of 2.4 km (8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SE. Subsequent notices that day stated that the ash had dissipated. Read all- More about Kirishima volcano
Wed, 23 Mar 2011, 06:00
KVERT reported moderate seismic activity at Karymsky during 18-25 March. Seismic data indicated that possible ash plumes rose to an altitude of 3.5 km (11,500 ft) a.s.l. A thermal anomaly was detected in satellite imagery during 19-24 March. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
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