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Volcanic activity worldwide 30 Sep 2014: Kilauea volcano

Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 21:00

Aerial view of lava flow system on September 29, 2014 by USGS-HVO.

Kilauea (Hawai'i): Following several days of increased pressure at Kilauea's summit, lava activity is picking up on the June 27th flow with new flows continuing to move to the north, on a pathway leading slightly away from the town of Pāhoa for now. Read all

Kilauea volcano update: Lava pressure returns, flows reestablish pathways

Tue, 30 Sep 2014, 19:31

Aerial view of lava flow system on September 29, 2014 by USGS-HVO.

Following several days of increased pressure at Kilauea's summit, lava activity is picking up on the June 27th flow with new flows continuing to move to the north, on a pathway leading slightly away from the town of Pāhoa for now. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 29 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano

Mon, 29 Sep 2014, 21:00

Subsidence of the Bardarbunga caldera and earthquakes since 12 Sep (IMO)

Bardarbunga (Iceland): (28 Sep) Eruptive activity at the Holuhraun fissure remains stable. The lava flows continue to expand towards the north and particularly to the east, now over a snow-covered landscape as winter conditions set in. Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption continues with little changes

Sun, 28 Sep 2014, 21:47

Subsidence of the Bardarbunga caldera and earthquakes since 12 Sep (IMO)

Eruptive activity at the Holuhraun fissure remains stable. The lava flows continue to expand towards the north and particularly to the east, now over a snow-covered landscape as winter conditions set in. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 28 Sep 2014: Ontake-san volcano

Sun, 28 Sep 2014, 21:01

In a screen grab from a YouTube video, hikers flee from Ontake on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, in Japan.

Ontake-san (Honshu): (28 Sep) Yesterday's eruption might have caused more than 30 fatalities, Japanese press reports. Most of them were apparently killed by heart and respiratory failure after inhaling ash when caught in the outer areas of a pyroclastic flow or ash cloud descending the mountain. Read all

Ontake-san volcano (Japan): death toll from yesterday's eruption rises to more than 30

Sun, 28 Sep 2014, 06:52

In a screen grab from a YouTube video, hikers flee from Ontake on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, in Japan.

Yesterday's eruption might have caused more than 30 fatalities, Japanese press reports. Most of them were apparently killed by heart and respiratory failure after inhaling ash when caught in the outer areas of a pyroclastic flow or ash cloud descending the mountain. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 27 Sep 2014: On-take volcano

Sat, 27 Sep 2014, 21:00

Pyroclastic flow during Ontake volcano's eruption today (Asahi.com)

On-take (Honshu): A large explosive eruption occurred at Japan's second highest volcano today at 11:53 local time. An explosion produced an ash plume that rose approx. 4 km and a large pyroclastic flow that swept down the southwestern flank. Read all

Ontake-san volcano (Japan): large explosion kills at least 1 person, several injured

Sat, 27 Sep 2014, 20:59

Pyroclastic flow during Ontake volcano's eruption today (Asahi.com)

A large explosive eruption occurred at Japan's second highest volcano today at 11:56 local time. An explosion produced an ash plume that rose approx. 4 km and a large pyroclastic flow that swept down the southwestern flank. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 26 Sep 2014: Stromboli volcano

Fri, 26 Sep 2014, 21:01

Strombolian eruption today from Stromboli's NW vent (INGV Catania)

Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): (25 Sep) Strombolian explosions have returned to the summit vents, although so far, these have been rare and small. At the same time, the effusive eruption with lava flow emission from the vent at 650 m a.s.l. at the northern base of the crater terrace complex continues with little changes. Read all

Stromboli volcano (Eolian Islands, Italy) activity update: lava flow effusion on Sciara del Fuoco, occasional strombolian explosions

Thu, 25 Sep 2014, 21:02

Strombolian eruption today from Stromboli's NW vent (INGV Catania)

Strombolian explosions have returned to the summit vents, although so far, these have been rare and small. At the same time, the effusive eruption with lava flow emission from the vent at 650 m a.s.l. at the northern base of the crater terrace complex continues with little changes. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 25 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano, Kilauea, Tungurahua, Sinabung, Shishaldin

Thu, 25 Sep 2014, 21:00

Webcam view of the eruption this evening (Mila webcam)

Bardarbunga (Iceland): No significant changes have occurred at the ongoing eruption in Holuhraun and the seismic crisis. The eruption itself continues with steady, very large lava output and is on its way to become the largest event in the past 150 years on Iceland. Read all

Tungurahua volcano (Ecuador) activity update

Thu, 25 Sep 2014, 20:52

Activity at the volcano remains at moderate to high levels, consisting of strombolian and small vulcanian explosions. During the past week, ash plumes have been rising 2-3 km above the volcano.+ Read all

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Sinabung volcano (Sumatra, Indonesia) activity update: continuing slow lava extrusion

Thu, 25 Sep 2014, 20:49

The volcano continues to slowly extrude lava feeding the large lava lobe on the southeastern flank. Occasional rockfalls and small pyroclastic flows have been observed in the past weeks. Read all

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Shishaldin volcano (United States, Aleutian Islands) activity update: possible low-level eruption in summit crater

Thu, 25 Sep 2014, 20:46

AVO reported that, although cloud cover sometimes obscured views of Shishaldin during 17-22 September, seismicity indicated that a low-level eruption was possibly continuing. Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption continues at record-breaking lava output rate

Thu, 25 Sep 2014, 20:25

Webcam view of the eruption this evening (Mila webcam)

No significant changes have occurred at the ongoing eruption in Holuhraun and the seismic crisis. The eruption itself continues with steady, very large lava output and is on its way to become the largest event in the past 150 years on Iceland. Read all

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Kilauea volcano update: Lava front stalls, breakouts widen to the north

Thu, 25 Sep 2014, 04:26

NASA satellite image of the flow area provided by USGS-HVO, showing "hot" areas widening the lava flow field on September 22, 2014.

In the past few days, the front of the lava flow heading towards Pahoa has stalled its forward progress. There is still lava activity at a decreased level, but this is only widening the lava field instead of advancing further. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 24 Sep 2014: Shiveluch volcano, Dukono, Bagana, Zhupanovsky

Wed, 24 Sep 2014, 22:01

Eruption plume from Shiveluch's explosion on 24 Sep (photo: Y. Demyanchuk/Volkstat.ru)

Shiveluch (Kamchatka): A powerful explosion occurred at the volcano today (24 Sep) at 12:41 local time, producing an ash plume that rose to 38,000 ft (11 km) altitude. It generated several pyroclastic flows, some of which surpassed the 350 m high western caldera wall. Read all

Sabancaya volcano (Peru) activity update

Wed, 24 Sep 2014, 22:00

A pilot reported a volcanic ash plume today, but seismic activity has been low and webcam images showed only a steam / gas plume mixed with weather clouds that could have been mistaken for an ash plume (Buenos Aires VAAC).

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Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Wed, 24 Sep 2014, 21:58

After a phase of probably lower activity during the past weeks, strombolian activity picked up again and sometimes produces ash plumes that rise to 2-3 km.

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Bagana volcano (Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea) activity update

Wed, 24 Sep 2014, 21:53

The volcano is still in eruption. A volcanic ash plume was observed by VAAC Darwin on 20 Sep extending 50 km to the west.

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Zhupanovsky volcano (Kamchatka, Russia) activity update

Wed, 24 Sep 2014, 21:47

Intermittent explosions continue. An eruption occurred last evening on 23 Sep, producing an ash plume rising to 14,000 ft (4.2 km) according to VAAC Tokyo.

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Shiveluch volcano (Kamchatka): strong explosion with pyroclastic flows, ash plume to 11 km altitude

Wed, 24 Sep 2014, 21:39

Eruption plume from Shiveluch's explosion on 24 Sep (photo: Y. Demyanchuk/Volkstat.ru)

A powerful explosion occurred at the volcano today (24 Sep) at 12:41 local time, producing an ash plume that rose to 38,000 ft (11 km) altitude. It generated several pyroclastic flows, some of which surpassed the 350 m high western caldera wall. Read all

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Karangetang volcano (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia) activity update: incandescent lava dome

Wed, 24 Sep 2014, 11:05

PVMBG reported that although Karangetang was often covered in fog during 7-14 September, observers occasionally noted white plumes rising at most 150 m from the main crater and Crater II. Read all

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Mayon volcano (Luzon Island, Philippines) activity update

Wed, 24 Sep 2014, 11:05

During 17-18 September the network recorded 142 volcanic earthquakes and 251 rockfall events. Although rain clouds prevented visual observations of the crater, white steam plumes drifting SSW were noted. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 23 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano

Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 21:00

Satellite image from 22 Sep, showing the 2 main lava flows from the Holuhraun eruption (image: Institute of Earth Sciences. Landsat 8, NASA & USGS)

Bardarbunga (Iceland): (23 Sep) The fissure eruption in Holuhraun continues with similar intensity as during the past days and shows no sign of stopping soon. The latest satellite images indicate that the lava now flows into two main branches, one (the older one) to the north and a new one to the east. Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption continues with steady and large lava output rate

Tue, 23 Sep 2014, 07:51

Satellite image from 22 Sep, showing the 2 main lava flows from the Holuhraun eruption (image: Institute of Earth Sciences. Landsat 8, NASA & USGS)

The fissure eruption in Holuhraun continues with similar intensity as during the past days and shows no sign of stopping soon. The latest satellite images indicate that the lava now flows into two main branches, one (the older one) to the north and a new one to the east. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 22 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano

Mon, 22 Sep 2014, 21:01

Subsidence of the Bárdarbunga caldera during the past days; note the drop associated with the latest M5 quake (IMO)

Bardarbunga (Iceland): (21 Sep) A magnitude 5.4 earthquake under the caldera earlier today was associated with an abrupt drop of 20 cm! The following graph shows the ongoing subsidence during the past 3 days (1.5 m): Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update: Magnitude 5.4 earthquake and sudden 20 cm drop of the caldera

Sun, 21 Sep 2014, 17:09

Subsidence of the Bárdarbunga caldera during the past days; note the drop associated with the latest M5 quake (IMO)

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake under the caldera earlier today was associated with an abrupt drop of 20 cm! The following graph shows the ongoing subsidence during the past 3 days (1.5 m):

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Volcanic activity worldwide 21 Sep 2014: Colima volcano, Semeru, Rincón de la Vieja, Bardarbunga

Sun, 21 Sep 2014, 16:45

Depth vs time of the recent earthquakes under Bárdarbunga

Bardarbunga (Iceland): The eruption continues with most activity (lava fountains and lava flow emission) now occurring from the central vent on the Holuhraun fissure. Read all

Rincon de la Vieja volcano (Costa Rica): new unrest, phreatic eruptions

Sun, 21 Sep 2014, 16:39

Aerial image of the crater lake of Rincon de la Vieja volcano (image: OVSICORI-UNA)

The volcano increased its activity. Since 17 Sep, phreatic explosions have regularly occurred from the main crater which contains an acid lake. Although none was observed directly, at least 6 explosions could be identified by seismic signals. An aerial survey yesterday showed no fresh deposits, which suggests that the eruptions were rather small and did not eject material beyond the lake. Read all

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Colima volcano (Western Mexico) activity update: new lava flow on SW flank

Sun, 21 Sep 2014, 16:23

Viscous lava flow on Colima's SW flank on 20 Sep 2014 (photo: Juan Carlos Gavilanes Ruiz / facebook)

The volcano's activity has picked up again recently. A new viscous lava flow has started to descend on the volcano's SW flank. Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption and seismic activity continue

Sun, 21 Sep 2014, 10:32

Depth vs time of the recent earthquakes under Bárdarbunga

The eruption continues with most activity (lava fountains and lava flow emission) now occurring from the central vent on the Holuhraun fissure. Read all

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Semeru volcano (East Java, Indonesia) activity update: growing lava dome, lava flow, strombolian activity

Sun, 21 Sep 2014, 10:02

Strombolian activity in Semeru seen in mid Sep 2014 (photo: Andi / VolcanoDiscovery)

Our recent tour group on Java observed mild ongoing strombolian activity in the volcano's summit crater. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 19 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano, Kilauea

Fri, 19 Sep 2014, 21:01

Latest USGS-HVO flow map.

Bardarbunga (Iceland): No significant changes have occurred at the ongoing fissure eruption in Holuhraun. The lava effusion rate seems to remain stable, according to IMO. Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption update

Fri, 19 Sep 2014, 16:12

No significant changes have occurred at the ongoing fissure eruption in Holuhraun. The lava effusion rate seems to remain stable, according to IMO. Read all

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Kilauea volcano update: Lava flow narrows, quickens towards Pahoa

Fri, 19 Sep 2014, 09:22

Latest USGS-HVO flow map.

Official releases from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory over the past 48 hours indicate the lava flow is now advancing at a rate of 290m (960 ft) per day and has narrowed once again, after spreading out and slowing down for several days. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 17 Sep 2014: Stromboli volcano, Bardarbunga, Kilauea, Mayon

Wed, 17 Sep 2014, 21:00

Small explosion at Stromboli's NW summit vent

Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): Lava effusion continues with little changes overall. During the past weeks, the main lava flow has been traveling in the central part of the Sciara where it is mostly hidden from the webcam. Read all

Kilauea volcano update: Lava flow continues slow advance past closest homes

Wed, 17 Sep 2014, 18:54

Latest HVO image of advancing front near Kaohe Homesteads, September 15, 2014.

Pu'u 'O'o's "June 27th flow" continues to advance at a rate around 215m (705ft) per day through vacant forest, but has crossed the Forest Reserve boundary as it continues to skirt downhill of the nearest homes. Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: eruption and deformation of volcano's caldera continue

Wed, 17 Sep 2014, 15:47

The eruption at Holuhraun continues. According to the Icelandic Met Office, there are no signs of decreasing magma output. The lava flow field continues to spread. Read all

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Stromboli volcano (Eolian Islands, Italy): continuing lava flows and small strombolian eruptions

Wed, 17 Sep 2014, 10:50

Small explosion at Stromboli's NW summit vent

Lava effusion continues with little changes overall. During the past weeks, the main lava flow has been traveling in the central part of the Sciara where it is mostly hidden from the webcam. Read all

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Mayon volcano (Philippines): glowing rockfalls, alert level raised, evacuations

Wed, 17 Sep 2014, 09:40

Hazard map of Mayon volcano with 6 km / 7 km (SE sector) exclusion zone (image: GVP)

The volcano could to be heading towards a new eruption. PHILVOLCS raised the alert level of the volcano was raised from 2 to 3 (on a scale of 1-5) on 15 Sep, following increased seismic activity and observation of small incandescent rockfalls on the southeastern upper flank. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 16 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano

Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 21:00

The lava flow field at Holurhaun on 13 Sep

Bardarbunga (Iceland): Eruptive activity at the Holuhraun fissure is decreasing and many believe that it might end within some days. This does not necessarily mean that the eruption & crisis is over, however, but could be just a pause. Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update: Fissure eruption decreases, but seismic activity continues

Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 15:25

The lava flow field at Holurhaun on 13 Sep

Eruptive activity at the Holuhraun fissure is decreasing and many believe that it might end within some days. This does not necessarily mean that the eruption & crisis is over, however, but could be just a pause. Read all

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Photos from the Holurhaun eruption (Bárdarbunga volcano): 12-13 Sep 2014

Tue, 16 Sep 2014, 14:51

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Volcanic activity worldwide 14 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano

Sun, 14 Sep 2014, 23:00

Lava fountains on the main fissure at the Holuhraun eruption this evening (Mila webcam)

Bardarbunga (Iceland): The eruption continues with little changes. Fountaining is now limited to the central vent on the main fissure. The southernmost vent, still active on Friday, stopped erupting yesterday. Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update: Holuhraun eruption and subsidence of Bardarbunga caldera continue

Sun, 14 Sep 2014, 22:40

Lava fountains on the main fissure at the Holuhraun eruption this evening (Mila webcam)

The eruption continues with little changes. Fountaining is now limited to the central vent on the main fissure. The southernmost vent, still active on Friday, stopped erupting yesterday. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 13 Sep 2014: Lokon-Empung volcano, Bardarbunga, Kilauea, Slamet

Sat, 13 Sep 2014, 21:00

Powerful explosion of at Slamet volcano on 12 Sep, showering the whole upper cone with lavva bombs, seen from the village of Sigedong (image: Fariz Azki Maulana via Volcano Alert / Culture Volcan)

Bardarbunga (Iceland): The eruption continues at similar levels as during the previous days. IMO estimates the volume of lava erupted so far to be at least 200 million cu m, and the surface covered by it 24.5 square km. The lava flows continue to travel eastwards into Jökulsá á Fjöllum river. Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update: Lava flows and subsidence at Bardarbunga caldera continue

Sat, 13 Sep 2014, 14:10

The eruption continues at similar levels as during the previous days. IMO estimates the volume of lava erupted so far to be at least 200 million cu m, and the surface covered by it 24.5 square km. The lava flows continue to travel eastwards into Jökulsá á Fjöllum river. Read all

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Lokon volcano (North-Sulawesi, Indonesia): ash emissions

Sat, 13 Sep 2014, 12:33

Ash emission from Lokon volcano this morning (VSI webcam)

Small ash emissions along with white steam plumes have occurred again from the volcano recently. At the moment, there is no indications that they have been caused by new magma near the surface, and could be phreatic in nature, or due to disturbance of the hydrothermal system.

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Slamet volcano (Central Java, Indonesia): eruption increases, powerful strombolian explosions

Sat, 13 Sep 2014, 12:11

Powerful explosion of at Slamet volcano on 12 Sep, showering the whole upper cone with lavva bombs, seen from the village of Sigedong (image: Fariz Azki Maulana via Volcano Alert / Culture Volcan)

Activity at the volcano has increased and VSI raised the alert level to "siaga", 3 on a scale of 1-4. The mild strombolian activity which had been going on for months at the volcano has become more and more intense since the beginning of September. Some explosions in the past days have been strong enough to eject incandescent material to all over the summit cone of the volcano. Read all

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Kilauea volcano update: Lava slows, misses first homes for now

Sat, 13 Sep 2014, 07:37

Aerial photo by HVO of lava flow within 170m of Kaohe Homesteads.

HVO issued the 4th warning status update tonight: Read all

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Kilauea volcano update: How lava flow projections are refined

Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 22:33

HVO's latest update: Read all

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Kilauea volcano update: Pahoa prepares for lava flow

Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 21:48

Residents at the public lava flow meeting in Pahoa on September 11, 2014.

At the public meeting held at Pahoa High & Intermediate School last night, officials presented the latest lava flow maps and projections following the flow's unexpected turn towards Pahoa town two days ago. HVO scientists reported that the steep slope has allowed to flow to continue moving quickly and that the new path puts it directly through the town of Pahoa in the range of 13-15 days. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 12 Sep 2014: Semeru volcano, Bardarbunga, Kilauea, Santiaguito, Fuego, R...

Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 21:00

Lava fountains from the main vent at Holuhraun this afternoon

Bardarbunga (Iceland): The eruption continues with little variations. We flew over the fissure and could observe lava fountains still going strong from the main vents on the active fissure. Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update: Photos of lava fountains

Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 19:06

Lava fountains from the main vent at Holuhraun this afternoon

The eruption continues with little variations. We flew over the fissure and could observe lava fountains still going strong from the main vents on the active fissure. Read all

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Fuego volcano (Guatemala) activity update

Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 13:17

Mild to moderate explosive activity continues with no significant changes over the past weeks, but has been relatively intense. Read all

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Santiaguito volcano (Guatemala): active lava flow

Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 13:13

Steam rising from the lava flow from Santiaguito lava dome yesterday

The volcano continues to feed an active lava flow that passes through a ravine on the SE side of the dome. Its length has reached approx. 3 km, which implies it has been making approx. 30 meters progress per day during the past month. Read all

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Semeru volcano (East Java): continuing slow lava flow extrusion

Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 13:06

Steam plume and the lava flow (dark tongue) from Semeru this morning

The slow extrusion of a lava flow from the summit crater continues and forms a dark tongue extending a few 100 meters. Rockfalls detaching from it roll frequently down the Kembar ravine on the southern flank. Read all

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Nishino-shima volcano (Volcano Islands, Japan) activity update

Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 12:56

Comparision of satellite images from 21 Aug and 6 Sep, showing the active lava flows (images: GSI/AIST, annotations: Culture Volcan)

Lava flows continue to be active and enlarge the growing island. During the past weeks, these have contributed to the growth of a platform towards the north of the active vents.

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Rabaul (Tavurvur) volcano (New Britain, Papua New Guinea) activity update

Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 12:38

Intermittent strombolian to vulcanian-type explosions continue at the Tavurvur volcano. VAAC Darwin reported an ash plume rising to 10,000 ft / 3 km altitude this morning.

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Threat from eruption due to toxic gasses?

Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 12:10

The short answer is that most likely, the gasses released by this eruption will not present a big threat except in near downwind areas of the eruption. Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption continues, satellite images

Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 12:00

Landsat-8 image of the area of the eruption (NASA)

No changes have occurred. The eruption continues at similar levels as during the past days. The flows are now more than 16 km long. Read all

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Kilauea volcano update: Lava flows turns, threat increases for Pahoa

Fri, 12 Sep 2014, 02:32

HVO's latest warning status update issued yesterday: Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 11 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano, Ubinas, Slamet, Sacabaya, Zhupanovsky

Thu, 11 Sep 2014, 18:49

Updated map of the lava flows from the eruptive fissures (triangle) (IMO)

Bardarbunga (Iceland): The eruption at Holuhraun continues at similar intensity. It appears that the lava output is now balancing the magma influx at depth, most of which seems to be draining from the reservoir underneath the Bárdarbunga caldera, which reacts by subsidence. Read all

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Slamet volcano (Central Java, Indonesia) activity update

Thu, 11 Sep 2014, 18:40

Strombolian activity from the vent inside the summit crater continues. A small ash plume was reported today by Darwin VAAC.

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Sabancaya volcano (Peru): possible small eruption today

Thu, 11 Sep 2014, 18:39

A pilot reported seeing an ash plume at flight level 170 (17,000 ft, 5 km) altitude today, but there are no other indications that an eruption took place and it could be a false eruption report as weather clouds can sometime easily be mistaken by ash plumes.

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Ubinas volcano (Peru): moderate ash explosion this morning

Thu, 11 Sep 2014, 18:36

Eruption from Ubinas this morning (INGEMMET webcam)

An moderately strong explosion occurred this morning at the volcano, producing an ash plume that reached a height of 2-3 km above the volcano.

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Zhupanovsky volcano (Kamchatka, Russia) activity update

Thu, 11 Sep 2014, 18:32

Tokyo VAAC reports continuous ash emissions from the volcano, generating a low-level plume that drifts east.

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption continues, small earthquake swarm under Tungnafellsjökull volcano

Thu, 11 Sep 2014, 18:30

Updated map of the lava flows from the eruptive fissures (triangle) (IMO)

The eruption at Holuhraun continues at similar intensity. It appears that the lava output is now balancing the magma influx at depth, most of which seems to be draining from the reservoir underneath the Bárdarbunga caldera, which reacts by subsidence. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 10 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano, Karymsky, Sakurajima, Suwanose-jima

Wed, 10 Sep 2014, 21:00

Ash plume from an explosion at Sakurajima volcano yesterday morning

Bardarbunga (Iceland): No significant changes have occurred. The eruptive activity at Holuhraun continues at similar levels as during the previous days. Lava fountains were strong from the central vents on the main fissure this morning. Read all

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan) activity update

Wed, 10 Sep 2014, 16:08

Ash plume from an explosion at Sakurajima volcano yesterday morning

The explosive activity at the volcano has been elevated compared to most of the previous months. An average of 4-5 vulcanian explosions have been occurring daily. A strong eruption yesterday produced an ash plume that rose to 15,000 ft (4.5 km) altitude (VAAC Tokyo).

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Suwanose-jima volcano (Ryukyu Islands, Japan) activity update

Wed, 10 Sep 2014, 15:58

Ash plume from an eruption of Suwanosejima last evening (JMA webcam)

A small ash eruption occurred yesterday evening. An ash plume rose to approx 2 km altitude.

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Karymsky volcano (Kamchatka) activity update

Wed, 10 Sep 2014, 15:53

Intermittent strombolian to vulcanian explosions continue from the volcano and produce ash plumes that sometimes are spotted on satellite imagery. Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption continues with little changes

Wed, 10 Sep 2014, 15:51

No significant changes have occurred. The eruptive activity at Holuhraun continues at similar levels as during the previous days. Lava fountains were strong from the central vents on the main fissure this morning. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 9 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano, Kilauea, Zhupanovsky, Stromboli, Ubinas

Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 21:00

Thermal images of the active lava flow on the Sciara and the crater area with small explosions (INGV Catania)

Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): (9 Sep) The lava effusion continues at reduced rate, feeding an active flow on the upper part of the Sciara del Fuoco west of the previous main flow. Read all

Stromboli volcano (Eolian Islands, Italy) activity update

Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 07:50

Thermal images of the active lava flow on the Sciara and the crater area with small explosions (INGV Catania)

The lava effusion continues at reduced rate, feeding an active flow on the upper part of the Sciara del Fuoco west of the previous main flow. Read all

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Ubinas volcano (Peru) activity update

Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 07:43

Steamning / ash venting from Ubinas yesterday

Activity at the volcano has been low during the past weeks. Intense steaming and occasional small ash emissions have been reported. However, sudden larger explosions such as the one on 21 Aug, could still occur any time.

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Zhupanovsky volcano (Kamchatka): increasing ash emissions

Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 07:38

Ash emissions from the volcano have increased. Yesterday morning, VAAC Tokyo reported ash plumes that rose to 8-11 km altitude and drifted south and were visible on satellite images. Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption continues, earthquake swarm in Herðubreið

Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 07:03

Lava fountains at the main fissure this morning (Mila webcam)

The fissure eruption at Holuhraun continues, although it appears that only the main fissure is still producing lava fountains and flows, while the smaller fissures south of it became inactive and only emitted steam yesterday. Read all

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Kilauea volcano update: Lava threat to homes lessens, for now

Tue, 9 Sep 2014, 03:17

September 8, 2014 eruption map by USGS-HVO.

The latest updates from authorities show no significant change in the path of the lava flow, only advancement through the jungle away from houses, for now. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 7 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano

Sun, 7 Sep 2014, 21:00

Lava fountains at the Holorhaun fissure eruption yesterday (image: Uni. Icelande / @uni_iceland / Twitter)

Bardarbunga (Iceland): The eruptive activity at Holuhraun has not decreased, the Icelandic Met Ofccie writes: "Magma flow is between 100 and 200 m3/s. The lava advances by about 1 km/day and its area yesterday afternoon was around 16 km2. Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption continuing with little changes

Sun, 7 Sep 2014, 16:19

Lava fountains at the Holorhaun fissure eruption yesterday (image: Uni. Icelande / @uni_iceland / Twitter)

The eruptive activity at Holuhraun has not decreased, the Icelandic Met Ofccie writes: "Magma flow is between 100 and 200 m3/s. The lava advances by about 1 km/day and its area yesterday afternoon was around 16 km2. Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption continues

Sun, 7 Sep 2014, 08:17

Earthquakes in the Vatnajökull area during the past days (IMO)

The eruption continues at similar levels as during the previous days. At the eruptive fissures, most lava emission in the form of lava fountains is now concentrated from the central vent on the main fissure. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 6 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano, Kilauea, Colima

Sat, 6 Sep 2014, 21:00

Updated map of the lava flows from the eruptive fissure and location of the new fissure that opened yesterday (triangle) (IMO)

Bardarbunga (Iceland): Eruptive activity at Holuhraun is the same as yesterday. Two eruptive fissures are active, with most activity continuing at the same fissure that opened up a week ago. In addition, the fissure that opened yesterday morning is still active. The lava now extends 10 km ENE and has just under one km to reach Jökulsá á Fjöllum river. Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption update, record subsidence detected in Bárdarbunga caldera

Sat, 6 Sep 2014, 16:07

Updated map of the lava flows from the eruptive fissure and location of the new fissure that opened yesterday (triangle) (IMO)

Eruptive activity at Holuhraun is the same as yesterday. Two eruptive fissures are active, with most activity continuing at the same fissure that opened up a week ago. In addition, the fissure that opened yesterday morning is still active. The lava now extends 10 km ENE and has just under one km to reach Jökulsá á Fjöllum river. Read all

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Colima volcano (Western Mexico) activity update

Sat, 6 Sep 2014, 09:40

Steam plume from Colima volcano yesterday (image: @tapirofoto)

Although not making headlines, the volcano has remained quite active during the past months. The attached photo by Tapiro (@tapirofoto / twitter, taken yesterday morning, shows intense degassing at the volcano with possibly some ash in the plume.

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Kilauea volcano update: Lava advances parallel to farms

Sat, 6 Sep 2014, 04:54

Most recent flow map; blue lines are predicted flow directions from topography.

Lava flows continue to advance downhill through the jungle on a path that will miss Kaohe Homesteads, having first entered and overtopped several large ground cracks on Kilauea volcano's east rift zone. The farthest lava front is now 13.3 km (8.3 miles) from the vent and 1.2 km (0.7 miles) from the east boundary of the Wao Kele o Puna Forest Reserve, and moving northeast parallel to the boundary. Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Activity update - subglacial eruption expected

Fri, 5 Sep 2014, 22:37

Activity at the main fissure this evening (Mila webcam)

Eruptive activity remains strong at the main fissure. A subglacial eruption is becoming more and more likely. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 5 Sep 2014: Stromboli volcano, Bardarbunga, Dukono, Slamet, Zhupanovsky

Fri, 5 Sep 2014, 21:00

Thermal image of the upper Sciara del Fuoco of Stromboli this morning

Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): (5 Sep) Lava effusion from the 650 m vent at the northern base of the NE crater has dropped strongly or even (almost) stopped during the past days. At the same time, weak explosions and ash emissions have become more frequent from the summit vents. Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update:

Fri, 5 Sep 2014, 20:26

Updated map of the lava flows and the location of the new eruptive fissures (triangle) (image: IMO)

Iceland's Met Office (IMO) confirmed the 2 new eruptive fissures that opened earlier today south of the previous eruption site in Holuhraun, in a graben, that had formed above the intrusion, about 2km away from Dyngjujökull. Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption migrates towards glacier, new fissures open

Fri, 5 Sep 2014, 10:06

The new fissures south of the previous eruption in Holuhraun. (Picture: Lara Omarsdottir/RUV)

2 new eruptive fissures have opened south of the existing one and feed additional lava flows. They are located approx. 1.5 km south of the fissure from last Sunday and only 2 km north of the glacier rim. Read all

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Stromboli volcano (Eolian Islands, Italy): lava flow decreases or stopps, weak explosions at summit

Fri, 5 Sep 2014, 08:57

Thermal image of the upper Sciara del Fuoco of Stromboli this morning

Lava effusion from the 650 m vent at the northern base of the NE crater has dropped strongly or even (almost) stopped during the past days. At the same time, weak explosions and ash emissions have become more frequent from the summit vents. Read all

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Slamet volcano (Central Java, Indonesia) activity update

Fri, 5 Sep 2014, 08:51

Strombolian explosions are continuing from the new cone inside the summit crater. Some of them produce small ash plumes spotted on satellite imagery by VAAC Darwin who monitor the (volcanically very busy) region for volcanic ash plumes.

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Zhupanovsky volcano (Kamchatka, Russia) activity update

Fri, 5 Sep 2014, 08:49

Sporadic ash emissions are still being observed. Yesterday morning, VAAC Tokyo reported a low-level ash plume extending SE from the volcano.

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Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) activity update

Fri, 5 Sep 2014, 08:23

Ash eruptions continue. A volcanic ash plume was spotted this morning extending 50 km to the NE from the volcano by Darwin VAAC.

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Bardarbunga volcano update: eruption continues, access restriction lifted

Fri, 5 Sep 2014, 08:20

Webcam view of the eruption this morning (Mila webcam)

The eruption continues with little changes. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 4 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano, Kilauea

Thu, 4 Sep 2014, 21:00

Earthquakes around Bárdarbunga today so far (IMO)

Bardarbunga (Iceland): The intensity of the ongoing eruption in Holuhraun is not declining, the Icleandic Met Office reports in the latest status update: Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update: Latest status report - eruption continues with little changes

Thu, 4 Sep 2014, 13:47

The intensity of the ongoing eruption in Holuhraun is not declining, the Icleandic Met Office reports in the latest status update: Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Tremor drops, activity might be subsiding

Thu, 4 Sep 2014, 09:46

Earthquakes around Bárdarbunga today so far (IMO)

It is far from clear what is currently happening at the eruption. Tremor (indicator of magma moving) stopped yesterday evening around 21:30 local time and has not reappeared according to the Icelandic Met Office. This could indicate that the eruption is subsiding although webcam imagery suggested it continued with no apparent big change during the night. Read all

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Kilauea volcano update: Lava advances within 1km of farms

Thu, 4 Sep 2014, 02:50

USGS-HVO photo of lava flowing back into a large crack near Kaohe Homesteads on September 1, 2014.

According to officials, the June 27th lava flow has reemerged for the second time from a huge ground crack along Kilauea's east rift zone, this time approximately 13.2 km (8.2 miles) from the vent and 1.3 km (0.8 miles) from the eastern boundary of the Wao Kele o Puna Forest Reserve, but still continues moving through the ground crack to within 1.1 km (0.7 miles) from the boundary. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 3 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano

Wed, 3 Sep 2014, 21:03

Radar image of the newly formed depression both under and north of the glacier (Uni. Iceland)

Bardarbunga (Iceland): The eruptive activity at the Holorhaun fissure has remained stable, but ongoing deformation, although slower now, continues to worry scientists monitoring the events. Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update: Formation of depression in glacier, worries about possible subglacial eruption

Wed, 3 Sep 2014, 16:54

Radar image of the newly formed depression both under and north of the glacier (Uni. Iceland)

The eruptive activity at the Holorhaun fissure has remained stable, but ongoing deformation, although slower now, continues to worry scientists monitoring the events. Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Fissure eruption decreases, but earthquakes pick up again - what's next?

Wed, 3 Sep 2014, 06:05

View of the eruption this morning (Mila webcam)

Important changes seem to be under way. The fissure eruption with its spectacular lava emission at the surface still continues, but has decreased a lot since the first two days. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 2 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano, Kilauea, San Miguel, Stromboli

Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 21:00

Lava flow on Stromboli's Sciara del Fuoco this evening (INGV webcam)

Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): No significant changes have occurred. The lava flow(s) erupted from the vent at 650 m elevation on the northern base of the crater continue to be active on the upper part of the Sciara del Fuoco only. Compared to previous days, the flow has been weaker today. Read all

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Stromboli volcano (Eolian Islands, Italy) activity update

Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 17:51

Lava flow on Stromboli's Sciara del Fuoco this evening (INGV webcam)

No significant changes have occurred. The lava flow(s) erupted from the vent at 650 m elevation on the northern base of the crater continue to be active on the upper part of the Sciara del Fuoco only. Compared to previous days, the flow has been weaker today.

Corresponding thermal image

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Kilauea volcano update: Lava flow only 2 km from inhabited area

Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 07:02

Map of the recent lava flows on Kilauea (HVO)

The June 27 lava flow remains active and is now only approx. 2 km from the nearest inhabited area. Its farthest front had been spreading in the forest over the past few days and was seen to be spilling into yet another ground crack about 12.6 km (~7.8 miles) from the vent and about 1.9 km (~1.2 miles) from the eastern boundary of the Wao Kele o Puna Forest Reserve.

The June 27 lava flow seen from the east from helicopter (HVO)

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Bardarbunga volcano update:

Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 07:02

Webcam image of the eruption this morning (Mila webcam)

Activity continues with little changes and remains quite intense.

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San Miguel / Chaparrastique volcano (San Salvador): increasing tremor

Tue, 2 Sep 2014, 06:54

Tremor amplitude at Chaparrastique volcano over the past weeks (MARN)

Seismic activity, in particular the level of internal vibration (tremor), has increased again at the volcano. This follows a month of lower values detected.

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption update

Mon, 1 Sep 2014, 22:20

Aerial view of the eruption on 1 Sep (Icelandic Coast Guard)

The Icelandic Coast Guard made an aerial survey of the eruption site. According to IMO, the fissure is 1.5 km long, but only erupts from a 600-800 m long central section. Read all

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Volcanic activity worldwide 1 Sep 2014: Bardarbunga volcano

Mon, 1 Sep 2014, 21:00

Picture of the eruption this morning (image: Gísli Einarsson / RUV)

Bardarbunga (Iceland): The fissure eruption on Holuhraun continues with no signs of weakening. Icelandic press now counts as a relatively large effusive eruption, comparable to the Krafla fissure eruptions in 1980-1984. Read all

Bardarbunga volcano update: Eruption continues, status update

Mon, 1 Sep 2014, 17:38

The fissure eruption on Holuhraun continues with no signs of weakening. Icelandic press now counts as a relatively large effusive eruption, comparable to the Krafla fissure eruptions in 1980-1984. Read all

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Bardarbunga volcano update: Holuhraun eruption continues

Mon, 1 Sep 2014, 07:57

Picture of the eruption this morning (image: Gísli Einarsson / RUV)

The fissure eruption is continuing at a stable level with little variation. A curtain of lava fountains up to 70 m high is being erupted above the fissure and pahoehohoe type lava flows are expanding to several kilometers around it, forming a growing flat lava flow field. Read all

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