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Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 21:00
Kilauea (Hawai'i): The June 27 flow front has advanced more rapidly over the past four days, and is now 4.2km (2.6mi) from the vent (Seen in first photo below). This recent increased advance rate is due to the confinement of the flow against the slopes of an older perched lava channel, from 2007. The advance rate will likely drop in the coming days as the flow passes the confines of the perched channel and spreads out on flatter topography. Read allWed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 25 July-1 August the moderate explosive eruption continues at Zhupanovsky. On 27 July, satellite data showed ash plumes rose to 4 km (13,100 ft) a.s.l. and extended 150 km N. Read all- More about Zhupanovsky volcano
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Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
AVO reported that during 30 July-5 August low-level eruptive activity continued at Shishaldin volcano. Elevated surface temperatures at the summit were detected from satellite data most days except for cloudy conditions 4-5 August. Steaming from the summit crater was visible in web cam images 30 July-1 August and 5 August. Read all- More about Shishaldin volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
KVERT reported that during 25 July-1 August lava-dome extrusion onto Shiveluch's SE flank was accompanied by moderate ash explosions, incandescence of the dome summit, hot avalanches, and fumarolic activity. Satellite images were obscured by clouds over the past week. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange. Read all- More about Shiveluch volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
On 30 July-5 August INSIVUMEH reported weak fumerolic columns rose to 2.7-2.8 km (8,800-9,100 ft) a.s.l. above Santiaguito. On most days, weak avalanches flowed from the lava flow (2.1 km in length) towards Canyon Nima River I. On 4 August INSIVUMEH reported incandescence at the crater. Read all- More about Santiaguito volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
SNET reported decreasing seismic activity and reduced emissions at San Miguel during 30 July-5 August. A remote camera and infrared visual display showed minor white fumarolic emissions that rose less than 200 m above the crater. Read all- More about San Miguel volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
IG reported moderate volcanic activity including explosions, long period earthquakes, harmonic tremor, and tremor at Reventador during 30 July-5 August. On most days IG reported inclement weather with intermittent views of steam-and-ash plumes that rose above the crater and drifted W. On 2 August IG noted a steam-and-ash plume rose 2 km above the crater accompanied by seven emission tremor events. Read all- More about Reventador volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
INSIVUMEH reported that during 30 July-5 August, white to light blue fumarolic plumes rose 50 m above Mackenney Crater at Pacaya and drifted up to 600 m W, SW, and S. Read all- More about Pacaya volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
During 30 July-5 August 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 deposited several kilometers away. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
During 30 July-5 August, INSIVUMEH reported weak to moderate explosions at Fuego with incandescent blocks expelled 100-200 m above the crater accompanied by minor gray ash 300-400 m above the crater that drifted S. Shock waves from those explosions produced rumbling that rattled structures up to 4 km from the volcano. On most days, weak to moderate avalanches of blocks moved down the flanks towards Taniluya, Ceniza and Santa Teresa canyons. Read all- More about Fuego volcano
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Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
JMA reported an explosion from Showa Crater at Aira Caldera's Sakurajima volcano on 30 July that ejected ballistics 300-500 m from Showa crater and six other explosions on 31 July accompanied by volcanic earthquakes and volcanic tremor. In general, explosions, volcanic tremor and volcanic earthquakes decreased 1-4 August. On 31 July-4 August, incandescence was clearly visible by high-sensitivity camera at night. Read all- More about Sakurajima volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
On 31 July and 3-5 August the Buenos Aires VAAC reported continuous emission of light ash from Ubinas. On 30 July INGEMMET reportedsteam-and-gas plumes that rose 500-1100 m above the summit. On 31 July INGEMMET reported an eruption column rose to 3 km (9,800 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW. Read all- More about Ubinas volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
During 30 July-5 August IG reported that Tungurahua had moderate and increasing levels of seismicity. On 1-4 August ash plumes rose 1-4 km (3,300-13,100 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, NW, W, SW, and E. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
On 5 August, JMA reported a notable increase of volcanic earthquakes at Kusatsu-Shiranesan's crater, although tremor was absent. The Alert Level remains at 2 (on a scale of 1-5). Read all- More about Kusatsu-Shirane volcano
Wed, 30 Jul 2014, 06:00
On 3 August, JMA reported that Kuchinoerabujima erupted in the vicinity of Shin-dake crater and an overflight confirmed traces of ash on the west side of the volcano. Tokyo VAAC reported an ash plume rose to 1.5 km (5,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N. Read all- More about Kuchinoerabu-jima volcano
Tue, 29 Jul 2014, 21:00
Tungurahua (Ecuador): Following more than 2 months of calm, the volcano is probably about to enter a new eruptive phase, a special bulletin of Ecuador's Geophysical Institute (IGPEN) informs. Read allTue, 29 Jul 2014, 15:15
Following more than 2 months of calm, the volcano is probably about to enter a new eruptive phase, a special bulletin of Ecuador's Geophysical Institute (IGPEN) informs. Read all- More about Tungurahua volcano
Mon, 28 Jul 2014, 16:19
Summary of some of the most significant events during the past days: Read allMon, 28 Jul 2014, 16:15
Activity at the volcano continues to be elevated. VAAC Darwin frequently spots ash plumes from relatively strong strombolian to vulcanian activity. - More about Dukono volcano
Mon, 28 Jul 2014, 16:14
Activity at the volcano has increased with more frequent small to moderately sized explosions from the growing lava dome in its summit. An explosion on the evening of 26 July generated a pyroclastic flow on the southwestern slope that reached almost 1 km length. Read all- More about Reventador volcano
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Mon, 28 Jul 2014, 16:10
Intermittent eruptions continue. New ash emissions occurred yesterday from the volcano. VAAC Tokyo spotted an ash plume at estimated 28,000 ft (8 km) altitude drifting north on satellite imagery. - More about Zhupanovsky volcano
Mon, 28 Jul 2014, 15:56
An comparably small eruption occurred last week at the volcano. Incandescent lava avalanches were reported to descend from the summit lava dome to the SE, towards the area of Batu Awang, during 19-21 July. Read all- More about Karangetang volcano
Mon, 28 Jul 2014, 15:38
Activity at the growing island continues, perhaps even with increased intensity, judging from the recent pictures obtained by the Japanese Coast Guard on 23 July: Read all- More about Nishino-shima volcano
Mon, 28 Jul 2014, 15:15
A piece of the crater walls of the Halema'uma'u lava lake collapsed on 23 July and triggered a small explosive eruption. Liquid spatter was ejected to the outer perimeter of the pit crater (including webcam position and the closed observation area) and an ash plume was generated. Read all- More about Kilauea volcano
Mon, 28 Jul 2014, 09:10
New thermal signals have been detected recently coming from the northern rim of the volcano's summit crater, suggesting that the volcano has entered a phase of increased activity. Read all- More about Ibu volcano
Sat, 26 Jul 2014, 21:00

Thermal image of the effusive vents at the base of the NE crater with the lava flow (Monte Cagliato webcam, INGV Catania)
Fri, 25 Jul 2014, 23:41

Thermal image of the effusive vents at the base of the NE crater with the lava flow (Monte Cagliato webcam, INGV Catania)
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Thu, 24 Jul 2014, 11:05
New ash emissions occurred on 23 July, similar to the previous such episode on 13 July. Small plumes rose a few 100 m above the crater. Seismic tremor remains high and authorities keep a close watch on the volcano.- More about San Miguel volcano
Wed, 23 Jul 2014, 14:57
Askja (Central Iceland): A large landslide occurred from the southern wall of the Askja caldera yesterday night. The slide caused a large flood wave in the Öskjuvatn lake that also swept into the famous Viti crater. Read allWed, 23 Jul 2014, 14:45
A large landslide occurred from the southern wall of the Askja caldera yesterday night. The slide caused a large flood wave in the Öskjuvatn lake that also swept into the famous Viti crater. Read all- More about Askja volcano
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