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Volcanic activity worldwide 30 Apr 2014: Fuego, Merapi, Ambrym, Dukono, Slamet

Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 16:29

Volcanoes in the South Sea - volcano expedition to Vanuatu

Slamet (Central Java): Following the increase in explosions, VSI raised the alert status of the volcano from Waspada to Siaga ("watch"), i.e. 3 on a scale of 1-4. Slamet is now along with Sinabung, Karangetang and Lokon-Empung the 4th Indonesian volcano on high alert. Read all

Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 16:29

The currently intense phase of activity continues. More ash plumes, typically estimated at 8,000 ft (2.4 km) altitude and drifting up to 100 km SE were detected by VAAC Darwin.

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Fuego volcano (Guatemala): continuing strong strombolian activity

Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 16:25

Strong strombolian eruption at Fuego this morning

Strombolian activity remains at similar, relatively intense levels. Incandescent material is thrown to up to 200 m above the crater and ash plumes reach 800 m in height. The following video shows the activity as time-lapse during the past 12 hours: Read all

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Merapi volcano (Central Java, Indonesia): alert level raised

Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 15:27

VSI raised the alert level of the volcano from "normal" to "waspada" (2 out of 4). This decision was triggered by numerous signs that the volcano is in unstable phase that might or might not build up to an eruption: an increase in volcano-tectonic earthquakes, observed rock avalanches and gas emissions were detected over the past weeks. Read all

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Slamet volcano (West Java, Indonesia): alert level raised to 3 (out of 4)

Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 15:15

Following the increase in explosions, VSI raised the alert status of the volcano from Waspada to Siaga ("watch"), i.e. 3 on a scale of 1-4. Slamet is now along with Sinabung, Karangetang and Lokon-Empung the 4th Indonesian volcano on high alert.

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Vanuatu volcano expeditions July - September 2014

Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 10:19

Volcanoes in the South Sea - volcano expedition to Vanuatu

Visiting Ambrym's lava lakes, Yasur's fireworks and the remote Ambae island is an adventure of a lifetime. We have a few spaces left for our expeditions on: 30 Jun - 13 Jul, 29 Jul - 18 Aug, 15 Sep - 6 Oct. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 29 Apr 2014: Slamet, Kilauea

Tue, 29 Apr 2014, 21:00

Slamet (Central Java): Strombolian eruptions continue from the active vent in the summit caldera of the volcano and seem to have intensified recently. According to a local newspaper article, 52 explosions were observed during midnight until this morning, which ejected lava bombs to heights of 500-700 meters. Incandescent material is visible like fireworks from observation points at the feet of the volcano. Read all

Slamet volcano (West Java, Indonesia): strombolian eruptions intensify

Tue, 29 Apr 2014, 17:20

Strombolian eruptions continue from the active vent in the summit caldera of the volcano and seem to have intensified recently. According to a local newspaper article, 52 explosions were observed during midnight until this morning, which ejected lava bombs to heights of 500-700 meters. Incandescent material is visible like fireworks from observation points at the feet of the volcano. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 28 Apr 2014: Batu Tara, Ahyi, Santa María / Santiaguito, Fuego, Popocat...

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 15:49

Satellite image from 26 April showing the plume from Batu Tara (MODIS / NASA, annotated by Culture Volcan)

Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): After a calm week during 12-20 April, the volcano is back with its typical average of 1-2 daily vulcanian explosions. Ash plumes have ranged from reaching 5-10,000 ft (1.5-3 km) altitude. Read all

San Miguel volcano (El Salvador) activity update

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 15:32

View of the steam plume from Charrapastique volcano (La Prensa Grafica)

The Chaparrastique volcano remains restless. An increase in degassing and seismic activity on Sunday was reported. According to a local press article, MARN observed pulsating gas emissions that reached heights between 200 and 600 meters between 9-11 pm yesterday local time as well after midnight.

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Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 15:22

After a calm week during 12-20 April, the volcano is back with its typical average of 1-2 daily vulcanian explosions. Ash plumes have ranged from reaching 5-10,000 ft (1.5-3 km) altitude.

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Batu Tara volcano (Flores Sea, Indonesia): surge in activity

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 15:20

Satellite image from 26 April showing the plume from Batu Tara (MODIS / NASA, annotated by Culture Volcan)

The volcano seems to have entered a stronger phase of eruptions during the past days. A series of ash plumes from explosions were detected on satellite imagery since 26 April. The estimated altitude of the ash plumes is 8-10,000 ft (2.4-3 km) (VAAC Darwin).

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Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 15:15

Ash plumes from (probably strong strombolian) explosions continue to be spotted on a more or less daily basis, suggesting that activity remains high.

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Ubinas volcano (Peru): activity decreases

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 15:13

Activity has decreased since 23 April: less and generally smaller explosions have occurred since, with a possible pause during 23-25 April when webcam images show no plume during daytime. Read all

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Popocatépetl volcano (Central Mexico) activity update

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 15:07

Current image of Popocatépetl (CENAPRED)

Activity at the volcano remains low and essentially unchanged. The frequency of small steam-gas emissions was less than one per hour yesterday. Weak incandescence continues to be visible at the summit at night.

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Santa María / Santiaguito volcano (Guatemala) activity update

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 15:03

Activity remains relatively low and unchanged. Occasional explosions from the lava dome produce small ash plumes generally lower than 1 km. Only few avalanches were reported lately, suggesting that effusion rate has dropped.

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Fuego volcano (Guatemala) activity update

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 14:54

Eruption from Fuego this morning

Activity has remained at normal, but relatively high levels, characterized by intermittent small to moderately strong strombolian explosions at intervals ranging from 10 minutes to more than 1 hour. The strongest explosions eject abundant glowing material to 150 m above the crater and ash plumes up to near 1 km, and are usually accompanied by shock waves felt in several km radius.

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Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) activity update

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 14:44

Activity of the volcano remains comparably low, with only few and weak emissions of low energy. A number of lahars, caused by heavy rains remobilizing loose deposits, occurred in the riverbeds of Ingapirca, La Rea, Achupashal and others streams on the S and SW sides.

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Reventador volcano (Ecuador) activity update

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 14:39

Current seismic signal at Reventador (CONE station, IGPEN)

The volcano's activity remains moderate to high, with continuing sporadic explosions. Cloud cover has prevented direct observations most of the time.

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Sinabung volcano (Sumatra, Indonesia) activity update

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 14:35

MODIS hot spots at Sinabung (MODVOLC, Univ. Hawaii)

The volcano continues to slowly aliment the large viscous lava lobe on the SE flank. Its growth is mainly manifested by numerous small to medium-sized rockfalls from its flanks and front, but also occasional pyroclastic flows that have reappeared since mid April. Read all

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Ahyi submarine volcano (Marianas): possible new volcanic activity

Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 10:35

USGS raised the alert level for the submarine volcano due to abnormal seismicity detected in the area by hydroacoustic devices and land-based network devices on neighboring islands. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 25 Apr 2014: Reventador, Tungurahua

Fri, 25 Apr 2014, 21:00

Infrared images of Reventador volcano yesterday showing what could be a lava fountain and new lava flow (Annotations: Culture Volcan, images: IGPEN)

Reventador (Ecuador): (24 Apr) A new phase of intense activity with possible lava fountains and new lava flows began at the volcano yesterday. Read all

Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador): shallow earthquake and signs of internal unrest

Thu, 24 Apr 2014, 21:35

Seismic trace of yesterday's M3 earthquake under Tungurahua

While surface activity has been fluctuating at generally low levels with only sporadic small steam and ash emissions, IGPEN reports that there are signs that suggest that a new batch of magma might be on its way to the surface. Read all

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Reventador volcano (Ecuador): new strong eruptive phase

Thu, 24 Apr 2014, 21:02

Infrared images of Reventador volcano yesterday showing what could be a lava fountain and new lava flow (Annotations: Culture Volcan, images: IGPEN)

A new phase of intense activity with possible lava fountains and new lava flows began at the volcano yesterday. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 24 Apr 2014: Fuego

Thu, 24 Apr 2014, 21:00

Fuego yesterday morning

Fuego (Guatemala): During the day, activity at the volcano picked up again. The observatory reports 6-14 weak to strong strombolian explosions on average per hour, that eject ash plumes up to approx. 1 km height. Read all

Fuego volcano (Guatemala): strong explosions

Thu, 24 Apr 2014, 19:51

During the day, activity at the volcano picked up again. The observatory reports 6-14 weak to strong strombolian explosions on average per hour, that eject ash plumes up to approx. 1 km height. Read all

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Fuego volcano (Guatemala) activity update

Thu, 24 Apr 2014, 08:29

Fuego yesterday morning

Activity has decreased at the volcano, although the volcano observatory doesn't rule out that this is only a temporary pause and a new phase of lava fountaining and flows could occur in the near future. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 22 Apr 2014: Etna, Kilauea

Tue, 22 Apr 2014, 21:00

Small explosion from Etna's New SE crater (Montagnola thermal webcam, INGV Catania)

Etna (Sicily, Italy): Occasional weak explosions continue at the New SE crater: two very small events were observed today at 03:45 and 04:05 (local time). Read all

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Etna volcano update:

Tue, 22 Apr 2014, 10:09

Small explosion from Etna's New SE crater (Montagnola thermal webcam, INGV Catania)

Occasional weak explosions continue at the New SE crater: two very small events were observed today at 03:45 and 04:05 (local time).

Small explosion from Etna's New SE crater (Monte Cagliato thermal webcam, INGV Catania)

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Volcanic activity worldwide 21 Apr 2014: Fuego, Merapi, Dukono

Mon, 21 Apr 2014, 21:00

Strombolian explosion from Fuego this morning

Merapi (Central Java, Indonesia): (21 Apr) A new explosion occurred at the volcano early yesterday morning (Sun, 20 April), at around 4:25 am local time. VAAC Darwin reported an ash plume rising to approx. 30-35,000 ft (9-11 km) altitude and drifting NWN, and raised the aviation alert level to red. Read all

Fuego volcano (Guatemala): strong explosions, increase of activity

Mon, 21 Apr 2014, 08:35

Strombolian explosion from Fuego this morning

Activity at the volcano continues to be elevated and increased yesterday, prompting INSIVUMEH to issue a special bulletin yesterday, in which the agency warns that a possible new paroxysm could occur in the near future. Read all

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Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Mon, 21 Apr 2014, 08:18

Explosions that are strong enough to leave ash plumes visible on satellite data continue to occur almost every day. This morning, VAAC Darwin reported an ash plume at 8,000 ft (2.4 km) altitude.

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Merapi volcano (Central Java, Indonesia): powerful explosion yesterday morning

Mon, 21 Apr 2014, 08:15

A new explosion occurred at the volcano early yesterday morning (Sun, 20 April), at around 4:25 am local time. VAAC Darwin reported an ash plume rising to approx. 30-35,000 ft (9-11 km) altitude and drifting NWN, and raised the aviation alert level to red. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 19 Apr 2014: Ubinas, Etna, Momotombo

Sat, 19 Apr 2014, 21:00

Etna (Sicily, Italy): (19 Apr) Etna's New SE crater and the team of VolcanoDiscovery in Italy (aka OPEC) and elsewhere wishes you a Happy Easter! Read all

Ubinas volcano (Peru): strong ash emission to 28,000 ft last night

Sat, 19 Apr 2014, 07:22

MODIS hot spot at Ubinas (MODVOLC, Univ. Hawaii)

A relatively strong ash emission was reported from last night (19:00 local time), inferred by seismic and infrared data. Read all

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Happy Easter 2014 from Etna !

Sat, 19 Apr 2014, 07:13

Etna's New SE crater and the team of VolcanoDiscovery in Italy (aka OPEC) and elsewhere wishes you a Happy Easter!

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Earthquake swarm and unrest at Lake Managua as sign of possible magma inflation

Sat, 19 Apr 2014, 06:55

INETER reported that the shore of Lake Managua retreated in some areas close to the epicenters of the recent earthquakes. Residents from the area Xiloá-Apoyeque, located about 2 km east of Comarca el Marañonal (at km 17 on the Xiloá highway) observed that the beach retreated for 16 meters on a strech of 500 m length. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 18 Apr 2014: Fuego, Ubinas, Sinabung, Nishino-shima, Santa María / Sant...

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 08:08

Pyroclastic flow on Sinabung yesterday (photo: Firdaus Surbakti - facebook.com/firdaus.surbakti)

Chirpoi (Kurile Islands, Russia): SVERT reported that on 13 April satellite images over Snow, a volcano of Chirpoi, detected steam-and-gas emissions. Cloud cover obscured views on the other days during 9-15 April. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow. (Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 9-15 April 2014) Read all

Santa María / Santiaguito volcano (Guatemala) activity update

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 08:07

No significant changes in the currently relatively low activity have been reported. Occasional small to moderate explosions and weak avalanches from the active lava flow on the SE side of the dome occurred during 16-17 April.

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Pacaya volcano (Guatemala): no visible activity

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 08:06

INSIVUMEH only reports steaming and internal tremor, but no visible eruptive activity from the Mackenney crater at the moment.

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Fuego volcano (Guatemala): strong explosions

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 08:04

Explosion from Fuego volcano this morning

Moderate to strong explosions continue at the volcano with ash plumes rising almost 1 km above the crater. Read all

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Reventador volcano (Ecuador) activity update

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 07:58

MODIS hot spot at Reventador (MODVOLC, Univ. Hawaii)

The volcano continues to produce small to medium explosions with ash plumes rising up to 1.5 km. A MODIS hot spot indicates the presence of fresh lava at the summit, but there seems to be currently no lava flow.

Current seismic signal at Reventador (CONE station, IGPEN)

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Popocatépetl volcano (Central Mexico) activity update

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 07:55

Small steam emission from Popo yesterday

No significant changes have occurred in the volcano's currently low activity. Small to moderate emissions of steam and minor amounts of ash were observed at rates of approx 1 per hour (CENAPRED counted 22 events during 16-17 April).

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Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) activity update

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 07:50

Explosion at Tungurahua last night

Activity at the volcano remains high with intermittent small to moderate explosions and ash emissions. Plumes of steam and various amounts of ash have been rising up to 3 km above the summit and drifting into westerly directions. Light ash fall occurred in Bilbao, Cusua, Choglontus, and Manzano. Read all

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Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 07:43

The volcano has been unusually calm recently. No significant explosion was recorded since 12 April.

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Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 07:41

Ash plumes from stronger explosions have become a more or less daily appearance in VAAC Darwin's reports of volcanic ash clouds. The volcano clearly is in an elevated state of activity at the moment.

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Nishino-shima volcano (Japan): possible explosive eruption this morning

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 07:40

A possible explosive eruption occurred this morning; VAAC detected an ash plume at estimated 7,000 ft (2.1 km) altitude drifting east from the volcano. This could have been caused by a stronger phreato-magmatic explosion (sea water coming in contact with magma).

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Chirpoi volcano (Kurile Islands, Russia) activity update

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 07:38

SVERT reported that on 13 April satellite images over Snow, a volcano of Chirpoi, detected steam-and-gas emissions. Cloud cover obscured views on the other days during 9-15 April. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow. (Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 9-15 April 2014)

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Chirinkotan volcano (Northern Kuriles, Kuril Islands) activity update

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 07:37

SVERT reported that satellite images of Chirinkotan showed gas-and-steam emissions on 9 April drifting more than 50 km SE. Cloud cover obscured views during 10-15 April. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow. (Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 9-15 April 2014)

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Shishaldin volcano (United States, Aleutian Islands) activity update

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 07:33

Alaska's Volcano Observatory (AVO / USGS) maintains alert status orange: "Minor steaming was observed in web camera images during clear periods over the past day. Satellite images show no evidence of eruptive activity. No significant changes observed in seismic data."

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Ubinas volcano (Peru): scientists recommend raise in alert status, evacuations

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 07:19

Eruption at Ubinas volcano yesterday (INGEMMET webcam)

The latest report by Peru's Institute of Geophysics (IGP) issued a series of recommendations to authorities, among which to raise the alert level to orange, given that activity has gradually increased and is now comparable to the eruption during 2006. Read all

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Sinabung volcano (Sumatra, Indonesia): small pyroclastic flow

Fri, 18 Apr 2014, 07:03

Pyroclastic flow on Sinabung yesterday (photo: Firdaus Surbakti - facebook.com/firdaus.surbakti)

A pyroclastic flow occurred yesterday afternoon (17:40 WIB) at the volcano. Most likely, it was triggered by a partial collapse of the steep lava tongue that had been emplaced on its southern flank during the past months. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 17 Apr 2014: Shiveluch, Dukono, Tungurahua, Ubinas

Thu, 17 Apr 2014, 16:18

Eruption from Shiveluch volcano this morning (KVERT webcam)

Shiveluch (Kamchatka): The volcano continues to slowly extrude viscous lava at its dome. An ash plume was produced this morning that rose to 13,000 ft (4.2 km) altitude and drifted SE. Most likely, it had been caused by a small to moderately large collapse on the eastern flank: Read all

Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Thu, 17 Apr 2014, 16:14

Several ash plumes were observed during the past days, suggesting that explosive activity (probably strombolian-type) at the remote volcano remains elevated.

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Shiveluch volcano (Kamchatka): ash plume to 13,000 ft altitude

Thu, 17 Apr 2014, 16:12

Eruption from Shiveluch volcano this morning (KVERT webcam)

The volcano continues to slowly extrude viscous lava at its dome. An ash plume was produced this morning that rose to 13,000 ft (4.2 km) altitude and drifted SE. Most likely, it had been caused by a small to moderately large collapse on the eastern flank: Read all

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Ubinas volcano (Peru) activity update

Thu, 17 Apr 2014, 15:55

Near-constant small to moderate explosions and ash emissions continue. Occasionally, incandescent fragments are ejected outside the crater. Read all

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Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) activity update

Thu, 17 Apr 2014, 15:41

Since the major explosion on 14 April, activity at the volcano has been characterized by several smaller and moderate explosions and near-constant steam and ash emissions that mainly drifted west and SW. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 16 Apr 2014: Kilauea

Wed, 16 Apr 2014, 21:00

Kilauea (Hawai'i): Kilauea summit tiltmeters record continued DI inflationary tilt (+3 microradians over the past 36 hrs) and the lava lake is now at an estimated 48m (157ft) below the floor of Halema`uma`u crater. Gas emissions continued to be elevated at the summit eruption. The Pu`u `O`o eruption, on the East Rift Zone of Kilauea, continued to be sluggish with no significant changes. Read all

Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador): strong, extremely loud explosion on 14 April

Tue, 15 Apr 2014, 11:05

After 2 days of relative calm, a powerful and extremely loud vulcanian (vent-clearing) explosion occurred yesterday morning around 08:30 local time. An ash plume rose approx. 5 km above the summit, but more impressive was the explosion sound and its shock wave. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 14 Apr 2014: Hekla, Ubinas, Fuego, Reventador, Tungurahua

Mon, 14 Apr 2014, 17:35

Earthquakes in southern Iceland during the past 48 hours

Hekla (Iceland): A shallow (around 8 km depth) earthquake swarm including two quakes at 2.7 and 2.9 magnitude has started in an area 12 km to the south of Hekla volcano. Read all

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Hekla volcano (Iceland): earthquake swarm

Mon, 14 Apr 2014, 17:34

Earthquakes in southern Iceland during the past 48 hours

A shallow (around 8 km depth) earthquake swarm including two quakes at 2.7 and 2.9 magnitude has started in an area 12 km to the south of Hekla volcano. Read all

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Fuego volcano (Guatemala) activity update

Mon, 14 Apr 2014, 17:19

A typical strombolian eruption at Fuego yesterday morning

The volcano has returned to normal levels of activity without producing a new paroxysm when activity climbed during 10 April. Intermittent explosions of strombolian type and small to moderate size were heard during the past 24 hours, but could not be directly observed due to cloud cover.

Current seismic signal of Fuego (FG3 station, INSIVUMEH)

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Reventador volcano (Ecuador) activity update

Mon, 14 Apr 2014, 17:14

Current seismic signal from Reventador (CONE station, IGPEN)

Activity continues at moderate levels with small intermittent explosions, but (probably) no longer active lava flows. Read all

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Ubinas volcano (Peru): activity increases, constant ash emissions and explosions

Mon, 14 Apr 2014, 17:09

Ash emission from Ubinas this afternoon

The volcano's activity increases. As more magma arrives to build up the new lava dome in the summit crater, more gasses are being released as well and cause near-constant explosive activity with moderately strong ash emissions at the moment (see video). Read all

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Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) activity update

Mon, 14 Apr 2014, 17:02

Explosion at Tungurahua volcano this afternoon

Activity decreased during 12 April, but has quickly picked up again. The volcano continues to show intermittent small to moderate vulcanian explosions with ash emissions of up to 3 km above the crater, accompanied by loud detonations and shock waves. In addition, strombolian activity were reported by the observatory. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 13 Apr 2014: Popocatépetl, Nyamuragira, Momotombo, Karymsky, Dukono

Sun, 13 Apr 2014, 21:00

Small explosion at Popocatépetl yesterday morning (CENAPRED)

Karymsky (Kamchatka): (13 Apr) An eruption yesterday evening produced an ash plume that rose to estimated 14,000 ft (4.2 km) altitude. Read all

Nyamuragira volcano (DR Congo): eruption could be imminent

Sun, 13 Apr 2014, 20:40

Degassing from a crater of Nyamuragira (source: Julien Paluku / Twitter: pic.twitter.com/oKmCMMrkVX)

News started to spread on twitter and other media that a new eruption of the volcano started today, including pictures from the 2010 eruption as (false) evidence. Read all

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Continuing earthquake swarm at Momotombo and Apoyeque volcanoes (Nicaragua)

Sun, 13 Apr 2014, 08:19

Current seismic signal at Momotombo volcano (MOMN station, INETER)

Seismicity in the volcanic chain between Momotombo and Apoyeque volcanoes remains high. Dozends of shallow earthquakes in the magnitude 3-5 range have been occurring daily in a cluster SE of Momotombo and near Apoyeque. Read all

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Karymsky volcano (Kamchatka) activity update

Sun, 13 Apr 2014, 07:43

An eruption yesterday evening produced an ash plume that rose to estimated 14,000 ft (4.2 km) altitude.

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Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Sun, 13 Apr 2014, 07:42

Ash plumes from stronger (probably strombolian-type) explosions are regularly spotted on satellite imagery by VAAC Darwin. Read all

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Popocatépetl volcano (Mexico) activity update: slight increase of activity

Sun, 13 Apr 2014, 07:39

Small explosion at Popocatépetl yesterday morning (CENAPRED)

A slight increase of activity (but no significant change) was reported by CENAPRED. During 11-12 April, the volcano had 120 exhalations of small to medium intensity, some of which have been followed by emissions of steam, gas and sometimes small amounts of ash. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 12 Apr 2014: Fuego, Nyamuragira, Tungurahua, Ubinas, San Cristobal

Sat, 12 Apr 2014, 15:15

Strong explosion from Fuego this morning (INSIVUMEH)

Fuego (Guatemala): Activity at the volcano continues to increase and could be heading towards a new paroxysm with lava flows, strong explosions and potential pyroclastic flows. Constant avalanches were observed on the upper southern flank, which could be related to the opening of an effusive vent. Read all

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Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador): new lava flow on upper NW flank

Sat, 12 Apr 2014, 15:05

The new lava flow observed on April 10 at 22:03 (Source: P. Ramón OVT / IG)

A lava flow descended from the volcano's summit crater cn the upper NW flank between 10-11 April. The flow likely appeared early of 10 April, it appearance was documented on both visual and infrared photos and corresponds to a tremor signal detected by the observatory. Read all

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Fuego volcano (Guatemala): increased activity and possible new lava flow

Sat, 12 Apr 2014, 09:17

Strong explosion from Fuego this morning (INSIVUMEH)

Activity at the volcano continues to increase and could be heading towards a new paroxysm with lava flows, strong explosions and potential pyroclastic flows. Constant avalanches were observed on the upper southern flank, which could be related to the opening of an effusive vent. Read all

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San Cristobal volcano (Nicaragua): possible new eruption last evening

Sat, 12 Apr 2014, 09:09

Forcasted ash from San Cristobal volcano (VAAC Washington)

A small eruption probably occurred last evening. VAAC Washington issued an alert against a possible ash plume at 8,000 ft (2.4 km) altitude drifting west of the volcano. Read all

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Nyamuragira volcano (DRCongo) activity update

Sat, 12 Apr 2014, 09:00

MODIS hot spot at Nyamuragia (single spot in center) and Nyiragongo (large spot bottom) volcanoes (ModVolc, Univ. Hawaii)

No confirmation whether a new eruption at the volcano has started is available yet, but MODIS satellite data show a thermal hot spot near the NE rim of the summit caldera and a strong SO2 plume is being detected coming from the area. Read all

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Ubinas volcano (Peru): increasing explosive activity with incandescent lava, preparations for evacuations

Sat, 12 Apr 2014, 08:23

Explosion at Ubinas yesterday (IGP)

Activity at the volcano has been increasing over the past week, both the number and size of explosions and the corresponding seismic activity. Explosions on 9 April produced ash plumes that reached up to 3 km height, which is a significant increase compared to the smaller ones that had been occurring previously with 1.5-2 km tall plumes. Light ash fall occurred in areas to the NE, in areas up to 20 km distance including the villages Lloque, Chojata, and Ichuna. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 11 Apr 2014: Etna, Nyamuragira, Momotombo, Bagana

Fri, 11 Apr 2014, 21:00

Partial collapse on the NE flank of the New SE crater (Etna Trekking webcam on Schiena dell'Asino)

Etna (Sicily, Italy): A small event this morning at 08:09 (local time) from the New SE crater produced a reddish-brown ash plume generated by partial collapse on the eastern flank of the cone Read all

Nyamuragira volcano (DR Congo): eruption warning

Fri, 11 Apr 2014, 16:19

According to local news, a seismic crisis is under way at the volcano and the volcano observatory in Goma thinks that a new eruption in coming days or weeks is likely. Read all

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Etna volcano update:

Fri, 11 Apr 2014, 09:40

Partial collapse on the NE flank of the New SE crater (Etna Trekking webcam on Schiena dell'Asino)

A small event this morning at 08:09 (local time) from the New SE crater produced a reddish-brown ash plume generated by partial collapse on the eastern flank of the cone

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Bagana volcano (Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea): magnitude 7.2 earathquake

Fri, 11 Apr 2014, 07:48

A major magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck 50 km south of the volcano today.

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Momotombo volcano (Nicaragua): shallow magnitude 6 earthquake nearby

Fri, 11 Apr 2014, 07:43

Recent earthquakes near Momotombo volcano (past 24 hours)

A shallow magnitude 6 earthquake occurred last evening 15 km NE from Momotombo volcano, followed by ongoing numerous aftershocks in the area east of the volcano, as well as near Apoyeque volcano on the peninsula in Lake Managua to the SE. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 10 Apr 2014: Fuego, Tungurahua, Sinabung, Paluweh, Santa María / Santia...

Thu, 10 Apr 2014, 16:56

Evolution of Sinabung volcano's lava extrusion lobe (VSI)

Sinabung (Sumatra, Indonesia): Activity continues at the volcano in form of slow lava extrusion that feeds the thick lobe formed on the southern flank. Overall, the intensity of this activity continued to decrease. Authorities decreased the alert status from the highest (4) to 3 (on a scale of 1-4). Read all

Colima volcano (Western Mexico) activity update

Thu, 10 Apr 2014, 16:55

Incandescent avalanche at Colima on 4 April (photo: Sergio Tapiro Velasc)

Weak explosive and effusive activity continues at the slowly growing viscous lava dome of the volcano. Occasionally, explosions and/or small rockfalls from the dome produce incandescent avalanches that reach 1-2 km distance on the steep slope.

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Popocatépetl volcano (Central Mexico) activity update

Thu, 10 Apr 2014, 16:50

Small explosion at Popocatépetl this morning (CENAPRED)

Activity at the volcano remains essentially unchanged and relatively low. CENAPRED reported 48 weak emissions and small explosions during the past 24 hours. Some of them ejected small amounts of incandescent material up to 100 m distance from the crater. Read all

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Santa María / Santiaguito volcano (Guatemala) activity update

Thu, 10 Apr 2014, 16:47

Activity has not changed much over the past weeks. The observatory reports moderate explosions ejecting gray ash plumes rising up to about 800 m and causing light ash falls in areas to the west of the lava dome.

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Fuego volcano (Guatemala): increasing activity

Thu, 10 Apr 2014, 16:45

Fuego this afternoon

The volcano observatory reports an increase in activity early this morning. The number and size of explosions increased to an average of 6-8 per hour. Ash plumes rose to almost 1 km height and drifted W and SW for about 10 km. Read all

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Pacaya volcano (Guatemala) activity update

Thu, 10 Apr 2014, 16:41

Current seismic signal from Pacaya (PCG station, INSIVUMEH)

Weak sporadic explosions have resumed at the Mackenney crater. Fine ash plume were observed rising to 2,6 km altitude and drifting approx. 1 km to the S and SW. The seismic signal shows continuous tremor and weak explosion signals.

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Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Thu, 10 Apr 2014, 16:38

Activity remains elevated. An ash plume was seen on satellite imagery drifting at estimated 6,000 ft (1.8 km) altitude 40 nautical miles to the E (VAAC Darwin) today.

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Sinabung volcano (Sumatra) - eruption update: slowly continuing lava effusion, alert level lowered

Thu, 10 Apr 2014, 16:33

Evolution of Sinabung volcano's lava extrusion lobe (VSI)

Activity continues at the volcano in form of slow lava extrusion that feeds the thick lobe formed on the southern flank. Overall, the intensity of this activity continued to decrease. Authorities decreased the alert status from the highest (4) to 3 (on a scale of 1-4). Read all

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Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador): new surge in activity, strombolian explosions

Thu, 10 Apr 2014, 16:14

Strombolian activity at Tungurahua last evening (photo courtesy: Bastien Poux)

An explosion occurred yesterday morning at 02:28 local time and was followed by a new phase of lava fountaining and strombolian explosions accompanied by continuous tremor. The detonation sounds were heard like cannon-shots in all directions away from the volcano including the city of Ambato and the volcano observatory. Incandescent material descended the flanks up to 2 km distance. Ash falls were reported in the towns of Manzano and Cahuají Choglontús. Read all

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Paluweh volcano (Flores Sea, Indonesia): alert status lowered

Thu, 10 Apr 2014, 06:00

The Indonesian Volcanological Survey (VSI) has lowered the status of the volcano from 3 to 2 (on a scale of 1-4), after no new significant activity has been detected at the volcano in recent months. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 9 Apr 2014: Etna, Tungurahua, Ubinas, Kilauea

Wed, 9 Apr 2014, 21:00

Thermal image of Etna's eastern flank with the New SE crater (Monte Cagliato thermal webcam, INGV Catania)

Etna (Sicily, Italy): (9 Apr) After a few days of bad weather that have prevented detailed observations, it seems that all is quiet again. Read all

Etna volcano update: Activity at New SE crater has stopped again

Wed, 9 Apr 2014, 08:18

Thermal image of Etna's eastern flank with the New SE crater (Monte Cagliato thermal webcam, INGV Catania)

After a few days of bad weather that have prevented detailed observations, it seems that all is quiet again. Read all

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Ubinas volcano (Peru) activity update

Wed, 9 Apr 2014, 05:30

Smaller explosions continue at the volcano.

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Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) activity update

Wed, 9 Apr 2014, 05:15

Tungurahua volcano emitting an ash plume this morning

Smaller explosions and moderate ash emissions continue at the volcano. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 7 Apr 2014: Nishino-shima

Mon, 7 Apr 2014, 21:00

Aerial view of Nishinoshima on 24 March 2014 (Japan Coast Guard)

Nishino-shima (Volcano Islands): (7 Apr) The ongoing eruption continues to add new land to the island with what seems a relatively steady effusion of lava flows. A new overflight by the Japanese Coast Guard shows that at least the second vent that appeared in late January is still active, feeding lava flows that continue to spread and currently have active fronts all along the eastern coast. Read all

Nishino-Shima volcano (Izu Islands, Japan): lava flows continue to enlarge island

Mon, 7 Apr 2014, 05:24

Aerial view of Nishinoshima on 24 March 2014 (Japan Coast Guard)

The ongoing eruption continues to add new land to the island with what seems a relatively steady effusion of lava flows. A new overflight by the Japanese Coast Guard shows that at least the second vent that appeared in late January is still active, feeding lava flows that continue to spread and currently have active fronts all along the eastern coast. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 6 Apr 2014: Shiveluch, Ubinas

Sun, 6 Apr 2014, 22:00

Ash emission from Ubinas this evening

Shiveluch (Kamchatka): An explosion occurred at the volcano this morning (Kamchatka time). An ash plume rose to approx. 20,000 ft (6 km) altitude (VAAC Tokyo). Read all

Ubinas volcano (Peru) activity update

Sun, 6 Apr 2014, 21:58

Ash emission from Ubinas this evening

Ash emissions and small explosions originating at the new lava dome in the crater seem to increase in frequency. The resulting ash plumes have all been relatively small (so far).

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Shiveluch volcano, Kamchatka: explosive eruption produces ash plume to 20,000 ft altitude

Sun, 6 Apr 2014, 21:53

An explosion occurred at the volcano this morning (Kamchatka time). An ash plume rose to approx. 20,000 ft (6 km) altitude (VAAC Tokyo).

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Volcanic activity worldwide 5 Apr 2014: Tungurahua

Sat, 5 Apr 2014, 21:00

Eruption of Tungurahua on 4 April 18:10 (F. Vásconez - OVT/IGEPN)

Tungurahua (Ecuador): (5 Apr) The volcano entered a new vigorous eruptive phase yesterday evening. A moderately strong vulcanian explosion occurred at 18:10 (local time) and produced an eruption column rising several kilometers as well as small pyroclastic flows on the cone. Read all

Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) update: strombolian activity

Sat, 5 Apr 2014, 12:05

Strombolian activity at Tungurahua volcano observed during the early morning of April 5, 2014. Source : F. Vásconez - OVT / IGEPN

The violent vent-clearing explosion on Friday evening has been followed by mild to moderate near-continuous strombolian activity. Read all

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Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador): powerful vulcanian explosion, ash to 10-15 km altitude

Sat, 5 Apr 2014, 07:46

Eruption of Tungurahua on 4 April 18:10 (F. Vásconez - OVT/IGEPN)

The volcano entered a new vigorous eruptive phase yesterday evening. A moderately strong vulcanian explosion occurred at 18:10 (local time) and produced an eruption column rising several kilometers as well as small pyroclastic flows on the cone. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 3 Apr 2014: Ubinas, Shiveluch, Reventador, Tungurahua

Thu, 3 Apr 2014, 21:00

Explosion at Reventador Monday evening

Shiveluch (Kamchatka): (3 Apr) No significant changes in activity occurred recently. The volcano remains active. Slow lava-dome extrusion continues accompanied by ash explosions, incandescence, hot avalanches, and fumarolic activity. Read all

Reventador volcano (Ecuador) activity update

Thu, 3 Apr 2014, 07:14

Explosion at Reventador Monday evening

Activity remains high. The volcano produces frequent small ash explosions and lava extrudes in a new flow on the upper eastern flank. Read all

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Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) activity update

Thu, 3 Apr 2014, 07:09

Current seismic signal from Tungurahua (RETU station, IG)

The volcano continues to be restless with moderate seismic activity. Short emissions occurred occasionally during the past days, but most of them were inferred by seismic signals and could not be observed directly due to cloud cover. Read all

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Shiveluch volcano (Kamchatka) activity update

Thu, 3 Apr 2014, 06:54

No significant changes in activity occurred recently. The volcano remains active. Slow lava-dome extrusion continues accompanied by ash explosions, incandescence, hot avalanches, and fumarolic activity. Read all

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Ubinas volcano (Peru): more ash explosions

Thu, 3 Apr 2014, 06:47

Ash emission from Ubinas last night

The volcano has increased its visible activity and produced several more small to medium-sized explosions over the past days. Ash plumes rose up to about 2 km height. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 2 Apr 2014: Etna

Wed, 2 Apr 2014, 21:00

Thermal image of the lava flow (Monte Cagliato webcam, INGV Catania)

Etna (Sicily, Italy): After a few days of apparent calm, new activity resumes on Etna: weak strombolian activity occurs at the NSEC and renewed small lava effusion from a fissure vent at the eastern base of the cone. Read all

Etna volcano update: Activity resumes at Etna's New SE crater

Wed, 2 Apr 2014, 10:45

Thermal image of the lava flow (Monte Cagliato webcam, INGV Catania)

After a few days of apparent calm, new activity resumes on Etna: weak strombolian activity occurs at the NSEC and renewed small lava effusion from a fissure vent at the eastern base of the cone. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 1 Apr 2014: Stromboli, Kilauea

Tue, 1 Apr 2014, 21:00

Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): (31 Mar) Recently discovered dinosaur footprints in volcanic ash layers on a remote island volcano challenge the widely accepted theory that dinosaurs got extinct 65 million years ago. Some of them might have survived for much longer. Read all

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