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Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 16:29
Volcanoes in the South Sea - volcano expedition to Vanuatu
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.- More about Dukono volcano
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 16:25
Strong strombolian eruption at Fuego this morning
- More about Fuego volcano
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- More about Merapi volcano
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. - More about Slamet volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 10:19
Volcanoes in the South Sea - volcano expedition to Vanuatu
- More about Ambrym volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
Seismic stations on Pagan, Sarigan, Anatahan, and Saipan started recording signals on 24 April that continued at least through 2 May. The source had not been confirmed, but is thought to be at or near the Ahyi seamount. During 4-5 May a helicorder plot from a station on Pagan showed explosive signals at a rate of 20 per hour. Read all- More about Ahyi volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
PVMBG reported that during 20-29 April seismicity at Merapi increased and thumping sounds were heard within an 8 km radius. On 25 April white fumarolic plumes rose 450 m and drifted W. The Alert Level was raised to 2 (on a scale of 1-4) on 29 April. Read all- More about Merapi volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
PVMBG reported that during 29 March-30 April seismicity at Slamet increased and inflation was detected. Observers noted that white plumes rose as high as 800 m above the crater, and dense gray ash plumes rose as high as 2 km and drifted E and W. During 19-25 April the plumes were gray to brown, and ejected material was deposited on the flanks 300 m from the crater. Read all- More about Slamet volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
PVMBG reported that during April diffuse white plumes from Soputan rose at most 100 m. During 30 April-1 May seismic activity significantly increased, characterized by signals indicating deep volcanic earthquakes and avalanches. On 1 May the Alert Level was raised to 3 (on a scale of 1-4). Read all- More about Soputan volcano
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
JMA reported that during 28 April-2 May four explosions from Showa Crater at Aira Caldera's Sakurajima volcano ejected tephra as far as 500 m. Incandescence from the crater was detected at night during 28-30 April. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a scale of 1-5). Read all- More about Sakurajima volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 1 May an ash plume from Bagana rose to an altitude of 2.1 km (7,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted over 45 km SSE. Read all- More about Bagana volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
SVERT reported that satellite images of Chirinkotan showed a thermal anomaly on 29 April. Cloud cover obscured views during 30 April-5 May. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow. Read all- More about Chirinkotan volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
SVERT reported that satellite images over Snow, a volcano of Chirpoi, detected a thermal anomaly during 29-30 April. Cloud cover obscured views during 1-5 May. The Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow. Read all- More about Chirpoi volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 30 April-6 May ash plumes from Dukono rose to altitudes of 2.4-3 km (8,000-10,000 ft) a.s.l. The plumes drifted 35-185 km SE, E, SW, and W on 30 April and during 3-6 May but stayed in the vicinity of the volcano on the other days. Read all- More about Dukono volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
INGV reported that during the morning of 22 April sporadic and weak Strombolian activity resumed at Etna's New Southeast Crater (NSEC) and continued for the next few days. Some explosions ejected incandescent pyroclastic material out of the crater and onto the upper S and SE flanks of the cone. A few small collapses occurred on the cone's unstable E flank. Read all- More about Etna volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
KVERT reported that Vulcanian and Strombolian activity continued at Karymsky during 25 April-2 May. Satellite images detected a thermal anomaly on the volcano on 27 and 30 April and 1 May; cloud cover obscure views on the other days. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange. Read all- More about Karymsky volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
During 30 April-6 May HVO reported that the circulating lava lake occasionally rose and fell in the deep pit within Kilauea's Halema'uma'u Crater. Gas emissions remained elevated. The plume from the vent continued to deposit variable amounts of ash, spatter, and Pele's hair onto nearby areas; smaller particles may have been dropped several kilometers away. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
IG reported that a small pyroclastic flow traveled a few meters below Reventador's crater on 29 April. Cloud cover occasionally prevented visual observations during 30 April-6 May. An ash plume rose 3-4 km and drifted W on 1 May, and a steam plume with some ash rose less than 1 km the next day. Read all- More about Reventador volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
PVMBG reported that during 1 March-27 April white-and-gray plumes rose 100-400 m above Semeru's Jongring Seloko crater and drifted W; during April eight “eruption” plumes rose 300-500 m. On 26 April at 1852 and 1934, and on 27 April at 0500, incandescent rockslides from the lava dome traveled as far as 300 m down the S flank. As of 28 April the Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4) and the public was reminded not to approach the crater within a 4-km radius. Read all- More about Semeru volcano
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Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 25 April-2 May lava-dome extrusion onto Shiveluch's SE flank was accompanied by ash explosions, incandescence, hot avalanches, and fumarolic activity. Satellite images showed a bright thermal anomaly daily. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
AVO reported that although cloud cover occasionally prevented web-cam and satellite observations of Shishaldin's summit area during 30 April-6 May, periods of elevated surface temperatures and minor steaming were observed. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange and the Volcano Alert Level remained at Watch. Read all- More about Shishaldin volcano
Wed, 30 Apr 2014, 06:00
IGP's Observatorio Volcanologico de Arequipa (IGP-OVA) and Observatorio Vulcanológico del INGEMMET (OVI) reported that during 30 April-1 May seismic activity at Ubinas increased significantly, and then declined through 6 May. Explosions generated ash plumes that rose 0.2-3 km above the crater and drifted in multiple directions, especially to the S, SE, E, and NE. Ash fell in various towns downwind of the plumes including Querapi (4 km S), Ubinas (6.5 km SSE), Escacha, Anascapa, San Miguel, and Lloque. Read all- More about Ubinas volcano
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 allTue, 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- More about Slamet volcano
Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 15:49
Satellite image from 26 April showing the plume from Batu Tara (MODIS / NASA, annotated by Culture Volcan)
Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 15:32
View of the steam plume from Charrapastique volcano (La Prensa Grafica)
- More about San Miguel volcano
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.- More about Sakurajima volcano
Mon, 28 Apr 2014, 15:20
Satellite image from 26 April showing the plume from Batu Tara (MODIS / NASA, annotated by Culture Volcan)
- More about Batu Tara volcano
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.- More about Dukono volcano
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